2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Pitched in 20 games, ranking third on the team in appearances
• Started the April 4 midweek game vs. Evansville
• Induced a team-high eight ground ball double plays in his 42 1/3 innings
• Valuable long reliever pitched fewer than inning in only two of his 20 appearances
• Gave Purdue at least five outs 14 times and more than two innings on nine occasions
• Made two appearances in the Ole Miss and Maryland series
• Pitched a season-high 4 2/3 innings at Minnesota, conceding just one earned run, after having to take the mound with two outs in the first inning
• Impressed in game 2 at Maryland with three scoreless innings of one-hit relief
• Worked four innings of one-run relief vs. NJIT and South Dakota State
• Struck out a season-high five while surrendering just two hits vs. SDSU
• Did not give up a hit over 2 1/3 innings in his team debut, helping finish off a series win vs. Holy Cross
• Retired six of seven batters faced over two scoreless innings in the home-opening win vs. Northern Illinois
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched at Temple College between Waco and Austin in 2021 and 2022
• Played his first collegiate season at Paradise Valley College in Arizona
• Texas and New Mexico NJCAA All-Star
• Made 14 relief appearances in 2021, posting a 3.32 ERA and 10.89 K/9
• Struck out 23 vs 18 hits allowed in 19 innings, winning all three of his decisions
• Impressed with six strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings of hitless relief in a comeback win vs. Hill College
• Finished the 2022 season strong as a starter, surrendering only one earned over at least five innings in four of his last five outings
• Temple was 39-16 and 22-3 at home in 2021
• Pitched in relief in six games at Paradise Valley in 2020 before the shutdown, surrendering only three hits over eight innings
• Two-time NJCAA Region 5 All-Academic Team
• Prep Baseball Report top 50 JUCO prospect and top 30 prospect among righthanders
• Pitched for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League in the summer of 2022, compiling a 1.54 ERA to rank top 25 in the league
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Gerard Pineda at La Cueva High School on Albuquerque’s North Side
• Two-way standout was an all-district pitcher and shortstop as a senior in 2019
• Helped La Cueva win back-to-back Class 6A state titles in 2017 and 2018
• La Cueva was a combined 55-4 in those state championship seasons
PERSONAL
• Major: Economics
• Born in Albuquerque
• Parents are Robert and Carolyn Pratt
• Family also includes older brothers Michael, Grayson and Andrew
• Andrew played baseball at the University of New Mexico and Lubbock Christian; Grayson played baseball at St. Edward’s University in Texas
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Texas Rangers
Favorite Athlete: Walker Buehler
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His brothers
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Mercedes Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): PNC Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Paul Toetz
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Juan Soto
Funniest Teammate: Malcolm Gilchrist
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: John Madia
In His Favorite Playlist: Mac Miller
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen/ Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: New Girl
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Dion’s Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Monkey Bread Pizookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Wake Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Co-Rec
Favorite Big City: San Diego
Unique Travel Locale: West Lafayette, IN
Country He’d Like to Visit: Indiana
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Corbin Malott - Cheetos
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Finely groomed grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning state
Furry Friend: Riley, Aussie/Husky
• Pitched in 20 games, ranking third on the team in appearances
• Started the April 4 midweek game vs. Evansville
• Induced a team-high eight ground ball double plays in his 42 1/3 innings
• Valuable long reliever pitched fewer than inning in only two of his 20 appearances
• Gave Purdue at least five outs 14 times and more than two innings on nine occasions
• Made two appearances in the Ole Miss and Maryland series
• Pitched a season-high 4 2/3 innings at Minnesota, conceding just one earned run, after having to take the mound with two outs in the first inning
• Impressed in game 2 at Maryland with three scoreless innings of one-hit relief
• Worked four innings of one-run relief vs. NJIT and South Dakota State
• Struck out a season-high five while surrendering just two hits vs. SDSU
• Did not give up a hit over 2 1/3 innings in his team debut, helping finish off a series win vs. Holy Cross
• Retired six of seven batters faced over two scoreless innings in the home-opening win vs. Northern Illinois
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched at Temple College between Waco and Austin in 2021 and 2022
• Played his first collegiate season at Paradise Valley College in Arizona
• Texas and New Mexico NJCAA All-Star
• Made 14 relief appearances in 2021, posting a 3.32 ERA and 10.89 K/9
• Struck out 23 vs 18 hits allowed in 19 innings, winning all three of his decisions
• Impressed with six strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings of hitless relief in a comeback win vs. Hill College
• Finished the 2022 season strong as a starter, surrendering only one earned over at least five innings in four of his last five outings
• Temple was 39-16 and 22-3 at home in 2021
• Pitched in relief in six games at Paradise Valley in 2020 before the shutdown, surrendering only three hits over eight innings
• Two-time NJCAA Region 5 All-Academic Team
• Prep Baseball Report top 50 JUCO prospect and top 30 prospect among righthanders
• Pitched for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the MLB Draft League in the summer of 2022, compiling a 1.54 ERA to rank top 25 in the league
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Gerard Pineda at La Cueva High School on Albuquerque’s North Side
• Two-way standout was an all-district pitcher and shortstop as a senior in 2019
• Helped La Cueva win back-to-back Class 6A state titles in 2017 and 2018
• La Cueva was a combined 55-4 in those state championship seasons
PERSONAL
• Major: Economics
• Born in Albuquerque
• Parents are Robert and Carolyn Pratt
• Family also includes older brothers Michael, Grayson and Andrew
• Andrew played baseball at the University of New Mexico and Lubbock Christian; Grayson played baseball at St. Edward’s University in Texas
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Texas Rangers
Favorite Athlete: Walker Buehler
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: His brothers
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Mercedes Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): PNC Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Paul Toetz
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Juan Soto
Funniest Teammate: Malcolm Gilchrist
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: John Madia
In His Favorite Playlist: Mac Miller
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen/ Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: New Girl
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Dion’s Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Monkey Bread Pizookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Wake Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Co-Rec
Favorite Big City: San Diego
Unique Travel Locale: West Lafayette, IN
Country He’d Like to Visit: Indiana
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Corbin Malott - Cheetos
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Finely groomed grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning state
Furry Friend: Riley, Aussie/Husky