2021 / AS A SENIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Hit a three-run walk-off homer to cap a seven-run ninth inning rally March 27 vs. Rutgers, Purdue's first walk-off homer since 2006
2020 / AS A JUNIOR (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 13 games, making 11 starts
• Made 10 starts at first base and one at DH
• Was the Opening Day starter at first base and delivered Purdue’s first RBI of the season with a single in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker
• Connected for an RBI double vs. Duke ace Bryce Jarvis, who was drafted 18th overall in June
• Went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in the Sunday win at Western Kentucky
• Started each of the first five games of the season as well as all three games at WKU
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two collegiate seasons (2017, 2019) at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix
• Batted .367 with 11 doubles and 29 RBI as a sophomore to earn second-team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference honors
• Also played in 26 games as a freshman in 2017
• Three-time PVCC scholar athlete honoree and an Academic All-American as a freshman
• Played for the Front Royal Cardinals of the Valley League in the summer of 2018
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Keith Francis at Canyon del Oro High School in Tucson
• Batted .420 with 24 RBI as a senior to earn first-team all-state honors
• Helped Canyon del Oro win the Arizona Division II state title as a junior
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling and Sales Management• Academic All-Big Ten
• Hit a three-run walk-off homer to cap a seven-run ninth inning rally March 27 vs. Rutgers, Purdue's first walk-off homer since 2006
2020 / AS A JUNIOR (ABBREVIATED SEASON)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 13 games, making 11 starts
• Made 10 starts at first base and one at DH
• Was the Opening Day starter at first base and delivered Purdue’s first RBI of the season with a single in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker
• Connected for an RBI double vs. Duke ace Bryce Jarvis, who was drafted 18th overall in June
• Went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in the Sunday win at Western Kentucky
• Started each of the first five games of the season as well as all three games at WKU
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two collegiate seasons (2017, 2019) at Paradise Valley Community College in Phoenix
• Batted .367 with 11 doubles and 29 RBI as a sophomore to earn second-team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference honors
• Also played in 26 games as a freshman in 2017
• Three-time PVCC scholar athlete honoree and an Academic All-American as a freshman
• Played for the Front Royal Cardinals of the Valley League in the summer of 2018
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Keith Francis at Canyon del Oro High School in Tucson
• Batted .420 with 24 RBI as a senior to earn first-team all-state honors
• Helped Canyon del Oro win the Arizona Division II state title as a junior
PERSONAL
• Full name is Mason Robert Gavre
• Born in Tucson, Arizona
• Parents are Brian and Holly Gavre
• Family also includes older brother Marc
• Marc played baseball at New Mexico
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Brian Gavre, Father
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Wrigley Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Arizona's Chase Field
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Matt Moore
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Max Scherzer
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Derek Jeter
Favorite Stand-Up Comedian: Kevin Hart
Last Concert He Attended: Dierks Bentley
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Bryce Bonner as Kevin Hart from Jumanji
Favorite Meal: Steak & Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Phoenix
Unique Travel Locale: New York City
Country He’d Like to Visit: Italy
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Madia Hitting Facility
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: Getting to Compete with My Teammates
Furry Friend: Molly, Rottweiler