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Carter Krawchuk Season 2023

#45
PositionRHP
Weight180 lbs
Height6-1
YearFreshman
HometownSt. Catharines, Ontario
B/TR/R
HS Grad Class2022
BEFORE PURDUE
Two-year baseball MVP as a multi-sport standout at St. Francis Secondary School in southeastern Ontario near Niagara Falls
Also played two years of hockey, volleyball and lacrosse as St. Francis’ top sportsman award winner at graduation; team MVP in volleyball
Played travel ball for coach Jimmy Richardson in the Canadian Premier Baseball League (CPBL)
Selected for Canada’s 18U Junior National Team
CPBL All-Star
Two-time national champion, winning titles with his 13U and 15U teams
Also won three Ontario Baseball Association championships
Pitch, Hit & Run competition champion
Selected to catch balls in the outfield at the 2019 MLB Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland
Led his hockey team to the finals of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association tournament
Graduated with honors as a 4.0 student at St. Francis

PERSONAL
Major: Exploratory Studies
Full name is Carter Michael Krawchuk
Born in Ontario
Parents are Sean and Shannon Krawchuk
Family also includes older sister Jordan and twin brother Hudson
Mother played softball at Brock University in Ontario and had an offer to play at Penn State

PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete/Coach: Mike Trout
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Shannon Krawchuk
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Citi Field
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Rogers Centre
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Evan Albrecht
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Rougned Odor
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Calvin Schapira
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: John Madia
In His Favorite Playlist: Morgan Wallen
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: NBA YoungBoy
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Thor
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Pawn Stars
Favorite Video Game or System: MLB The Show PS5
Favorite Month: August
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak and mashed potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Milkshake / Ice cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Skiing or Pond Hockey
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Purdue Building: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Toronto
Unique Travel Locale: Aruba or Saba
Country He’d Like to Visit: Dubai, UAE
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Corbin Malott – Cheeto Bag
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The quality of the grass
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Purdue vs. Iowa Basketball, 1st Place Clinching Game
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Fielding balls at the Homerun Derby
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Dr. J, Organization Leadership
Furry Friend: Patches, Shih Tzu Poodle