2022 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (March 21)
• Made 12 of his 15 appearances as a starter, primarily on weekends
• Purdue's 10th freshman pitcher since 2007 to make the majority of his appearances as a starter
• Struck out 61 batters in 51 1/3 innings to help Purdue set team records for strikeouts and Ks per nine innings, finishing just 2 Ks shy of the team's freshman record
• Purdue's first Big Ten Freshman of the Week honoree since 2018
• Shined in a must-win game at Northwestern, working 5 2/3 shutout innings of three-hit ball to lead the Boilermakers to a pivotal rubber game victory on May 15
• Led the way with six strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings to help Purdue set a team record with 19 Ks on March 29 vs. UIC
• Compiled a 1.19 ERA through the end of March
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Dave Wilson at Staley High School on the north side of Kansas City
• Two-way standout was a first-team all-state pitcher while also earning all-district and all-conference honors
• Went 5-0 with a 0.84 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 41 innings while also batting .410 with 50 RBI, playing every game
• Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year consideration
• Ranked among Missouri’s top five players in his class by Prep Baseball Report
• Pitched for the varsity team as a sophomore, helping the team place fourth at state
• Helped Staley win conference titles in 2019 and 2021
• Also played varsity basketball as a freshman
• Played summer ball for the Royal Scout Team as an underclassman and the Arkansas Sticks as an upperclassman
• Selected for the Rawlings National Team at the 2020 WWBA World Championships
• Helped the Arkansas Sticks win the MLK South Tournament in January 2021
• Played at the PBR Futures Games, where he first connected with the Purdue coaching staff
• Three-year Academic all-state honoree
• Ranked among the top 10% of his class academically
• Earned a 31 on his ACT to qualify as a Bright Flite Scholar
• Graduated having logged over 170 service hours in the community
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Construction Engineering Management
• Full name is Troy Daniel Wansing
• Born in Missouri
• Parents are Kevin and Leslie Wansing
• Family also includes older sister Olivia, who played volleyball at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kevin Wansing, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Jake Coombs Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Curtis Washington Jr.
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Mike Trout
Funniest Teammate: Zach Fletcher
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Curtis Washington Jr.
In His Favorite Playlist: Toby Kieth
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Yellowstone
Favorite Video Game System: Playstation
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cookies or Brownies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook as Spider-Man
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: "It's all natural"
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 20 MLB scouts at a high school start
Furry Friend: Harper & Truman, Golden Labs
• Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (March 21)
• Made 12 of his 15 appearances as a starter, primarily on weekends
• Purdue's 10th freshman pitcher since 2007 to make the majority of his appearances as a starter
• Struck out 61 batters in 51 1/3 innings to help Purdue set team records for strikeouts and Ks per nine innings, finishing just 2 Ks shy of the team's freshman record
• Purdue's first Big Ten Freshman of the Week honoree since 2018
• Shined in a must-win game at Northwestern, working 5 2/3 shutout innings of three-hit ball to lead the Boilermakers to a pivotal rubber game victory on May 15
• Led the way with six strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings to help Purdue set a team record with 19 Ks on March 29 vs. UIC
• Compiled a 1.19 ERA through the end of March
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Dave Wilson at Staley High School on the north side of Kansas City
• Two-way standout was a first-team all-state pitcher while also earning all-district and all-conference honors
• Went 5-0 with a 0.84 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 41 innings while also batting .410 with 50 RBI, playing every game
• Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year consideration
• Ranked among Missouri’s top five players in his class by Prep Baseball Report
• Pitched for the varsity team as a sophomore, helping the team place fourth at state
• Helped Staley win conference titles in 2019 and 2021
• Also played varsity basketball as a freshman
• Played summer ball for the Royal Scout Team as an underclassman and the Arkansas Sticks as an upperclassman
• Selected for the Rawlings National Team at the 2020 WWBA World Championships
• Helped the Arkansas Sticks win the MLK South Tournament in January 2021
• Played at the PBR Futures Games, where he first connected with the Purdue coaching staff
• Three-year Academic all-state honoree
• Ranked among the top 10% of his class academically
• Earned a 31 on his ACT to qualify as a Bright Flite Scholar
• Graduated having logged over 170 service hours in the community
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Construction Engineering Management
• Full name is Troy Daniel Wansing
• Born in Missouri
• Parents are Kevin and Leslie Wansing
• Family also includes older sister Olivia, who played volleyball at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): New England Patriots
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kevin Wansing, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Jake Coombs Field
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Curtis Washington Jr.
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Mike Trout
Funniest Teammate: Zach Fletcher
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Curtis Washington Jr.
In His Favorite Playlist: Toby Kieth
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Yellowstone
Favorite Video Game System: Playstation
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cookies or Brownies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook as Spider-Man
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: "It's all natural"
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: 20 MLB scouts at a high school start
Furry Friend: Harper & Truman, Golden Labs