2021 / AS A JUNIOR (42-GAME CONFERENCE-ONLY SEASON)
• Pitched in 12 games, all in relief
• Made an appearance in 11 of the 12 weekends and also worked a 1-2-3 inning in the May 11 midweek game vs. Ohio State
• Struck out the side to close out the March 20 win at Indiana, earning Purdue’s first save of the season while stranding the bases loaded
• Impressed with four strikeouts over two innings of hitless relief in his March 7 team debut vs. Nebraska, retiring all six batters he faced
• Pitched a season-high three innings in the April 18 win at Illinois, earning the victory after surrendering just one hit
• Escaped a bases-loaded jam to strand three inherited runners April 24 vs. Illinois
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched his first two collegiate seasons at Tallahassee Community College
• Appeared in 14 games both years, racking up 56 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings for his JUCO career
• Led the NJCAA with six saves when the 2020 season was shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Posted a 0.96 ERA and 27 strikeouts vs. 10 hits/6 walks allowed in 18 2/3 innings as a sophomore
• JBB honorable mention All-American in 2020
• Honored as a first-team All-Coastal Plain League relief pitcher for his summer ball work with the Savannah Bananas in 2020
• Registered 26 strikeouts vs. 15 hits/10 hits allowed in 20 1/3 innings for Savannah
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played for coach Brian Brown at West Laurens High School in Central Georgia
• Three-year Region Pitcher of the Year was also the Region Player of the Year as a senior
• Finished his career with 24 wins, 8 shutouts and 292 strikeouts – all school records
• Also set single-season school records with 10 wins and 137 strikeouts
• Helped WLHS win three straight region titles from 2016 to 2018, including the school’s first ever his sophomore year
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Nolan Ryan Daniel
• Born in Dublin, Georgia
• Parents are Ryan and Nedia Daniel
• Family also includes siblings Ken, Ryan, Dalton, Cheznie and Hudson
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Ball Player: Nolan Ryan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ryan Daniel, Father
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: College Football Playoff
Favorite Pro Stadium: Atlanta's Truist Park
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Georgia's Foley Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Zac Fascia
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Ronald Acuna
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Curtis Washington Jr.
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Madia
Celebrity Crush: Ariana Grande
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Would Love to See Them Play at Purdue: Motley Crue
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: The Incredible Hulk
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Shameless
Favorite Video Game: Madden Football on PlayStation 4
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Grilled Chicken
Favorite Dessert: Mom's Strawberry Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Puerto Rico
Country He'd Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Spiderman- Avery Cook
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The beautiful green grass 24/7
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The bond with my teammates, coaches & everyone involved
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning regionals in high school
Enjoyed This Professor's Class: Greg Henderson, Nutrition Science
Furry Friend: Remi, Chocolate Lab
• Pitched in 12 games, all in relief
• Made an appearance in 11 of the 12 weekends and also worked a 1-2-3 inning in the May 11 midweek game vs. Ohio State
• Struck out the side to close out the March 20 win at Indiana, earning Purdue’s first save of the season while stranding the bases loaded
• Impressed with four strikeouts over two innings of hitless relief in his March 7 team debut vs. Nebraska, retiring all six batters he faced
• Pitched a season-high three innings in the April 18 win at Illinois, earning the victory after surrendering just one hit
• Escaped a bases-loaded jam to strand three inherited runners April 24 vs. Illinois
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched his first two collegiate seasons at Tallahassee Community College
• Appeared in 14 games both years, racking up 56 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings for his JUCO career
• Led the NJCAA with six saves when the 2020 season was shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic
• Posted a 0.96 ERA and 27 strikeouts vs. 10 hits/6 walks allowed in 18 2/3 innings as a sophomore
• JBB honorable mention All-American in 2020
• Honored as a first-team All-Coastal Plain League relief pitcher for his summer ball work with the Savannah Bananas in 2020
• Registered 26 strikeouts vs. 15 hits/10 hits allowed in 20 1/3 innings for Savannah
HIGH SCHOOL
• Played for coach Brian Brown at West Laurens High School in Central Georgia
• Three-year Region Pitcher of the Year was also the Region Player of the Year as a senior
• Finished his career with 24 wins, 8 shutouts and 292 strikeouts – all school records
• Also set single-season school records with 10 wins and 137 strikeouts
• Helped WLHS win three straight region titles from 2016 to 2018, including the school’s first ever his sophomore year
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Nolan Ryan Daniel
• Born in Dublin, Georgia
• Parents are Ryan and Nedia Daniel
• Family also includes siblings Ken, Ryan, Dalton, Cheznie and Hudson
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Atlanta Braves
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Ball Player: Nolan Ryan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ryan Daniel, Father
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: College Football Playoff
Favorite Pro Stadium: Atlanta's Truist Park
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Georgia's Foley Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Zac Fascia
Current MLB Hitter He'd Like to Face: Ronald Acuna
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Curtis Washington Jr.
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Madia
Celebrity Crush: Ariana Grande
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Would Love to See Them Play at Purdue: Motley Crue
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: The Incredible Hulk
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Shameless
Favorite Video Game: Madden Football on PlayStation 4
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Grilled Chicken
Favorite Dessert: Mom's Strawberry Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Puerto Rico
Country He'd Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Spiderman- Avery Cook
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The beautiful green grass 24/7
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The bond with my teammates, coaches & everyone involved
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning regionals in high school
Enjoyed This Professor's Class: Greg Henderson, Nutrition Science
Furry Friend: Remi, Chocolate Lab