2024 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Played in 23 games off the bench
• Recognized as the team's Mr. Boilermaker Award recipient for his positive attitude
• Saw action as a pinch runner and in the outfield
• Doubled and scored in game 3 of the UAlbany series for his first collegiate hit
• Scored a run as a pinch runner vs. UIC, Rutgers, Indiana State, Michigan State, ETSU, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois
• Stole a base as a pinch runner vs. Iowa, Evansville and Indiana
• With Purdue leading by a run, scored in the eighth inning of the series-opening win vs. Indiana
• Scored a key run in the ninth inning in the series-opening win at Rutgers, which Purdue won in 10 innings
• Scored the game-tying run in the ninth inning vs. UIC, a marathon Purdue lost in 14 innings
2023 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see game action as a true freshman, opting to redshirt
• Batted .317 with seven doubles, nine steals and a .481 on-base percentage in 20 games for the Olney Cropdusters of the Cal Ripken League
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Josh Cooper at New Castle High School in east central Indiana
• Named Area Player of the year by both the New Castle Courier Times and Muncie Star Press (3A) as a senior
• Team MVP as a two-way standout his senior year, posting a slash line of .408/.566/.763
• Also racked up 16 extra-base hits and 18 stolen bases while posting a 0.98 ERA on the mound
• NCHS’s offensive player of the year as a junior, batting .376 with 25 stolen bases in 25 games
• 3-Year Prep Career Stats: .373 average, 84 hits, 79 runs, 40 RBI, 50 walks, 55 steals
• Recipient of the Joseph Shapiro Baseball Scholarship
• NCHS Freshman Athlete of the Year award winner after batting .328 with 12 steals as the starting shortstop on varsity
• Helped lead New Castle to sectional and regional titles as a senior
• 2021 Team Indiana selection
• 2019 Future Games participant
• Selected as an all-star in the College Summer League at Grand Park while playing against mostly college players in 2022
• National Honor Society
• Earned a 4.2 GPA as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Finance
• Full name is Corbin William Malott
• Born in New Castle, Indiana
• Parents are Lance and DeAnna Malott
• Family also includes older siblings Grant, Olivia, Landon and Jackson
• Father played baseball at Indiana University
• Grant played baseball at Western Kentucky, Olivia and Landon played soccer at IUPUI
• Jackson is an engineering major at Purdue
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Grant Malott, Brother
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Loeb Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: J. Cole
Favorite Multi-Media App: Apple Music
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Avengers/The Boys
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Rick and Morty
Favorite Video Game System: Play Station
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite Dessert: Cannoli
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball/Ping-Pong
Favorite Purdue Building: France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center
Favorite Big City: Atlanta
Unique Travel Locale: Florida
Country He’d Like to Visit: Singapore
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Ja Morant – Paul Toetz
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The scoreboard
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First Hit Fall 2022
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Regional Baseball Champs
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: David Riesbeck, Liberal Arts
Furry Friend: Ozzie, Cat
• Played in 23 games off the bench
• Recognized as the team's Mr. Boilermaker Award recipient for his positive attitude
• Saw action as a pinch runner and in the outfield
• Doubled and scored in game 3 of the UAlbany series for his first collegiate hit
• Scored a run as a pinch runner vs. UIC, Rutgers, Indiana State, Michigan State, ETSU, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois
• Stole a base as a pinch runner vs. Iowa, Evansville and Indiana
• With Purdue leading by a run, scored in the eighth inning of the series-opening win vs. Indiana
• Scored a key run in the ninth inning in the series-opening win at Rutgers, which Purdue won in 10 innings
• Scored the game-tying run in the ninth inning vs. UIC, a marathon Purdue lost in 14 innings
2023 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see game action as a true freshman, opting to redshirt
• Batted .317 with seven doubles, nine steals and a .481 on-base percentage in 20 games for the Olney Cropdusters of the Cal Ripken League
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Josh Cooper at New Castle High School in east central Indiana
• Named Area Player of the year by both the New Castle Courier Times and Muncie Star Press (3A) as a senior
• Team MVP as a two-way standout his senior year, posting a slash line of .408/.566/.763
• Also racked up 16 extra-base hits and 18 stolen bases while posting a 0.98 ERA on the mound
• NCHS’s offensive player of the year as a junior, batting .376 with 25 stolen bases in 25 games
• 3-Year Prep Career Stats: .373 average, 84 hits, 79 runs, 40 RBI, 50 walks, 55 steals
• Recipient of the Joseph Shapiro Baseball Scholarship
• NCHS Freshman Athlete of the Year award winner after batting .328 with 12 steals as the starting shortstop on varsity
• Helped lead New Castle to sectional and regional titles as a senior
• 2021 Team Indiana selection
• 2019 Future Games participant
• Selected as an all-star in the College Summer League at Grand Park while playing against mostly college players in 2022
• National Honor Society
• Earned a 4.2 GPA as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Finance
• Full name is Corbin William Malott
• Born in New Castle, Indiana
• Parents are Lance and DeAnna Malott
• Family also includes older siblings Grant, Olivia, Landon and Jackson
• Father played baseball at Indiana University
• Grant played baseball at Western Kentucky, Olivia and Landon played soccer at IUPUI
• Jackson is an engineering major at Purdue
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Grant Malott, Brother
Favorite Playoff Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Loeb Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: J. Cole
Favorite Multi-Media App: Apple Music
Favorite Super-Hero/Sci-Fi Series: Avengers/The Boys
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Rick and Morty
Favorite Video Game System: Play Station
Favorite Month: December
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite Dessert: Cannoli
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball/Ping-Pong
Favorite Purdue Building: France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center
Favorite Big City: Atlanta
Unique Travel Locale: Florida
Country He’d Like to Visit: Singapore
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Ja Morant – Paul Toetz
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The scoreboard
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: First Hit Fall 2022
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Regional Baseball Champs
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: David Riesbeck, Liberal Arts
Furry Friend: Ozzie, Cat