2024 / AS A SENIOR
• Buster Posey Award Semifinalist
• Third Team All-Big Ten (Catcher)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (April 29)
2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 44 games and made 40 starts, including a team-high 37 at catcher
• Recognized as the team's Defensive Player of the Year for his work behind the plate while starting 22 of the 24 Big Ten games
• Beginning with the March 31 Big Ten home opener, started 28 of the final 30 games -- starting behind the plate in 17 consecutive Big Ten games
• Batted in the middle of the lineup (3-4-5) in 29 of his 37 starts
• Led the team with five home runs and 24 RBI in Big Ten play
• Also led the team with five home runs and 22 RBI at Alexander Field
• Posted an 18-game hit streak from April 8 to May 10, Purdue's longest since 2011; batted .311 with 9 XBH and 16 RBI during the streak
• Compiled a 25-game on-base streak from March 26 to May 10
• Finished the season riding an 18-game on-base streak at Alexander Field after his 16-game hit streak at home ended May 18
• Recorded an RBI in six consecutive games during the seven-game homestand, powering the Boilermakers to consecutive series wins
• Made his team team debut as the starting catcher in game No. 6 after an untimely injury in Purdue's first practice in Texas 48 hours before Opening Day
• Homered in back-to-back games in the Rutgers series; also went deep vs. Michigan State, Penn State, Nebraska and Evansville
• The long balls vs. Evansville and Penn State were three-run blasts in the first two innings
• Doubled twice in the series-opening win vs. Northwestern, driving in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning
• Delivered a game-tying RBI double in front of Jake Parr's walk-off single in the ninth inning of the rubber game win vs. South Dakota State
• Threw out a team-high six base stealers, including three in Big Ten play
• Had Purdue's best strikeout rate among the regulars, fanning just 20 times in 147 at-bats
• Ranked second on team with 11 multi-RBI games, including a season-high four RBI in the rubber game of the Michigan State series
• Had five RBI in three different Big Ten series -- Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers
• Cemented himself as the starting catcher with a .361/.467./.556 slash line in March, going 6-for-12 with a .647 OBP during the six games over spring break
• Went 3-for-5 with three free passes and no strikeouts int he Ole Miss series
• Hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning of the comeback win vs. Nebraska
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two collegiate seasons at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona (south of Tucson)
• First-team all-conference and all-region as a sophomore; also won a gold glove at catcher
• Second-team all-conference and all-region as a freshman
• 2022 stats (61 games): .364/.417/.550, 23 2B, 6 HR, 58 RBI, 33 R, threw out 18 base stealers
• 2021 stats (48 games): .369/.477/.592, 20 XBH, 6 HR, 32 RBI, 30 BB, 44 R, threw out 11 base stealers
• Powered Cochise to a 44-18 record as the team’s leading hitter and run producer in 2022
• Two-year honor roll student
CANADA
• Played for coach Larson Bauck with his Mid-Island Pirates club team
• Also Played for the Canadian Junior National Team
• First-team British Columbia Premier Baseball League honoree
• Area Code Games participant
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Connor John Allan Caskenette
• Born in Duncan, British Columbia
• Parents are Christopher and Nicole Caskenette
• Family also includes older sister Tianna
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: J.T. Realmuto
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chris and Nicole (parents)
Favorite Playoff Format: Stanley Cup
Favorite Pro Stadium: PNC Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Rogers Centre
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Jonathan Blackwell
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Alek Manoah
Funniest Teammate: Jo Stevens
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Metallica
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Thor
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Video Game or System: Call of Duty
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Lunch
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Big City: Vancouver
Unique Travel Locale: Florida
Country He’d Like to Visit: Puerto Rico
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Steve Ramirez- WWE
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The brick layout
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Gold winning series
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Walk-off win vs. Arizona Western
Furry Friend: Buster, Maltese
• Buster Posey Award Semifinalist
• Third Team All-Big Ten (Catcher)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (April 29)
2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 44 games and made 40 starts, including a team-high 37 at catcher
• Recognized as the team's Defensive Player of the Year for his work behind the plate while starting 22 of the 24 Big Ten games
• Beginning with the March 31 Big Ten home opener, started 28 of the final 30 games -- starting behind the plate in 17 consecutive Big Ten games
• Batted in the middle of the lineup (3-4-5) in 29 of his 37 starts
• Led the team with five home runs and 24 RBI in Big Ten play
• Also led the team with five home runs and 22 RBI at Alexander Field
• Posted an 18-game hit streak from April 8 to May 10, Purdue's longest since 2011; batted .311 with 9 XBH and 16 RBI during the streak
• Compiled a 25-game on-base streak from March 26 to May 10
• Finished the season riding an 18-game on-base streak at Alexander Field after his 16-game hit streak at home ended May 18
• Recorded an RBI in six consecutive games during the seven-game homestand, powering the Boilermakers to consecutive series wins
• Made his team team debut as the starting catcher in game No. 6 after an untimely injury in Purdue's first practice in Texas 48 hours before Opening Day
• Homered in back-to-back games in the Rutgers series; also went deep vs. Michigan State, Penn State, Nebraska and Evansville
• The long balls vs. Evansville and Penn State were three-run blasts in the first two innings
• Doubled twice in the series-opening win vs. Northwestern, driving in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning
• Delivered a game-tying RBI double in front of Jake Parr's walk-off single in the ninth inning of the rubber game win vs. South Dakota State
• Threw out a team-high six base stealers, including three in Big Ten play
• Had Purdue's best strikeout rate among the regulars, fanning just 20 times in 147 at-bats
• Ranked second on team with 11 multi-RBI games, including a season-high four RBI in the rubber game of the Michigan State series
• Had five RBI in three different Big Ten series -- Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers
• Cemented himself as the starting catcher with a .361/.467./.556 slash line in March, going 6-for-12 with a .647 OBP during the six games over spring break
• Went 3-for-5 with three free passes and no strikeouts int he Ole Miss series
• Hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning of the comeback win vs. Nebraska
BEFORE PURDUE
• Played his first two collegiate seasons at Cochise College in Sierra Vista, Arizona (south of Tucson)
• First-team all-conference and all-region as a sophomore; also won a gold glove at catcher
• Second-team all-conference and all-region as a freshman
• 2022 stats (61 games): .364/.417/.550, 23 2B, 6 HR, 58 RBI, 33 R, threw out 18 base stealers
• 2021 stats (48 games): .369/.477/.592, 20 XBH, 6 HR, 32 RBI, 30 BB, 44 R, threw out 11 base stealers
• Powered Cochise to a 44-18 record as the team’s leading hitter and run producer in 2022
• Two-year honor roll student
CANADA
• Played for coach Larson Bauck with his Mid-Island Pirates club team
• Also Played for the Canadian Junior National Team
• First-team British Columbia Premier Baseball League honoree
• Area Code Games participant
PERSONAL
• Major: Sociology
• Full name is Connor John Allan Caskenette
• Born in Duncan, British Columbia
• Parents are Christopher and Nicole Caskenette
• Family also includes older sister Tianna
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: J.T. Realmuto
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Chris and Nicole (parents)
Favorite Playoff Format: Stanley Cup
Favorite Pro Stadium: PNC Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Rogers Centre
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Jonathan Blackwell
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Alek Manoah
Funniest Teammate: Jo Stevens
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Metallica
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Thor
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Suits
Favorite Video Game or System: Call of Duty
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Lunch
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Dessert: Apple Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Hockey
Favorite Big City: Vancouver
Unique Travel Locale: Florida
Country He’d Like to Visit: Puerto Rico
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Steve Ramirez- WWE
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The brick layout
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Gold winning series
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Walk-off win vs. Arizona Western
Furry Friend: Buster, Maltese