2023 / AS A JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Pitched in a team-high 25 games, all in relief
• Recipient of the team's Mr. Boilermaker Award in honor of his positive attitude
• Led the team in strikeouts per nine innings (9.38), racking up 41 Ks in 39 1/3 innings
• His 3.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio was also a team best
• Also ranked among the team leaders with an 8.01 hits per nine innings mark and a .243 batting average against
• Gave Purdue at least five outs in 13 of his 25 appearances
• Made multiple in appearances in six series, including Big Ten weekends against Minnesota, Maryland, Rutgers and Nebraska
• Earned wins vs. NJIT (3 1/3 IP, H, 0 ER, 4 K) and South Dakota State (1 2/3 IP, H, 0 R, 4 K)
• Earned saves vs. Ball State (2 1/3 IP, H, 0 R, 3 K), Maryland (2 1/3 IP, H, R, 3 K) and Rutgers (1 2/3 IP, H, 0 R, K)
• Closed out the series-opening win at Maryland as Purdue became the first visiting Big Ten team to win on a Friday in College Park since 2019
• Surrendered just one hit over at least two innings vs. NJIT, Indiana State (twice), Ball State, Maryland and Nebraska
• Pitched a combined 6 1/3 innings of two-hit ball while striking out six in the two games against NCAA Super Regional qualifier Indiana State
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched at the University of Houston in 2022 after spending his first two collegiate at Panola College in Carthage, Texas
• Familiar with Greater Lafayette after pitching for the Lafayette Aviators of the Prospect League during the summers of 2021 and 2022
• Made 18 appearances for Houston
• Compiled a .250 batting average against while surrendering 18 hits in 19 innings
• Gave UH four scoreless outs in an American Athletic Conference Tournament win vs. UCF
• Earned a save with three innings of one-run relief in a midweek win vs. Houston Baptist
• Racked up 18 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings in 2021 at Panola, serving as a team captain
• Dean’s list and president’s list student in 2020 at Panola
• Compiled a 1.40 ERA and 56 strikeouts for the Lafayette Aviators
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Coleman Butter at Colmesneil High School in eastern Texas
• Also lettered in football as a quarterback, wide receiver and placekicker
• Two-way standout ranked top five in the state in ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, batting average, home runs and RBI as a senior
• Had a 1.08 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 55 innings while batting .567 with 8 home runs as a senior
• All-state pitcher his senior season, helping CHS win a district title
• Also honored as the District MVP and the UIL All-Star Game MVP in 2019
• Earned D-Bat Hitter & Pitcher of the Week honors as a senior
• D-Bat also ranked him as top 50 underclass prospects in the state after his sophomore year
• Perfect Game ranked him among the top 25 prospects in his class in Texas as a junior
• Team captain for football and baseball as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Jackson Lane Dannelley
• Born in Tomball, Texas
• Parents are Jason and Kristine Dannelley
• Family also includes siblings Jordan, Mallory, Zach, Zarin and JD
• Zach played football at Bethany College in Kansas and Jordan was a cheerleader at LSU
• Father played baseball at Stephen F. Austin University
• Cousin Chris Sampson pitched five seasons for the Houston Astros as part of an eight-year career in pro ball; also pitched at Texas Tech
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Houston Astros
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Craig Biggio
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jason (Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Minute Maid Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Terry Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Youtube
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Ranch
Favorite Video Game or System: COD MWII
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Crawfish
Favorite Dessert: Pecan Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Unique Travel Locale: Cozumel
Country He’d Like to Visit: Africa
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: C.J. Backer- Spongebob
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: No-hitter in Juco
Furry Friend: Daisy, Blue Heeler, and Jake, Chocolate Lab
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Pitched in a team-high 25 games, all in relief
• Recipient of the team's Mr. Boilermaker Award in honor of his positive attitude
• Led the team in strikeouts per nine innings (9.38), racking up 41 Ks in 39 1/3 innings
• His 3.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio was also a team best
• Also ranked among the team leaders with an 8.01 hits per nine innings mark and a .243 batting average against
• Gave Purdue at least five outs in 13 of his 25 appearances
• Made multiple in appearances in six series, including Big Ten weekends against Minnesota, Maryland, Rutgers and Nebraska
• Earned wins vs. NJIT (3 1/3 IP, H, 0 ER, 4 K) and South Dakota State (1 2/3 IP, H, 0 R, 4 K)
• Earned saves vs. Ball State (2 1/3 IP, H, 0 R, 3 K), Maryland (2 1/3 IP, H, R, 3 K) and Rutgers (1 2/3 IP, H, 0 R, K)
• Closed out the series-opening win at Maryland as Purdue became the first visiting Big Ten team to win on a Friday in College Park since 2019
• Surrendered just one hit over at least two innings vs. NJIT, Indiana State (twice), Ball State, Maryland and Nebraska
• Pitched a combined 6 1/3 innings of two-hit ball while striking out six in the two games against NCAA Super Regional qualifier Indiana State
BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched at the University of Houston in 2022 after spending his first two collegiate at Panola College in Carthage, Texas
• Familiar with Greater Lafayette after pitching for the Lafayette Aviators of the Prospect League during the summers of 2021 and 2022
• Made 18 appearances for Houston
• Compiled a .250 batting average against while surrendering 18 hits in 19 innings
• Gave UH four scoreless outs in an American Athletic Conference Tournament win vs. UCF
• Earned a save with three innings of one-run relief in a midweek win vs. Houston Baptist
• Racked up 18 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings in 2021 at Panola, serving as a team captain
• Dean’s list and president’s list student in 2020 at Panola
• Compiled a 1.40 ERA and 56 strikeouts for the Lafayette Aviators
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Coleman Butter at Colmesneil High School in eastern Texas
• Also lettered in football as a quarterback, wide receiver and placekicker
• Two-way standout ranked top five in the state in ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, batting average, home runs and RBI as a senior
• Had a 1.08 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 55 innings while batting .567 with 8 home runs as a senior
• All-state pitcher his senior season, helping CHS win a district title
• Also honored as the District MVP and the UIL All-Star Game MVP in 2019
• Earned D-Bat Hitter & Pitcher of the Week honors as a senior
• D-Bat also ranked him as top 50 underclass prospects in the state after his sophomore year
• Perfect Game ranked him among the top 25 prospects in his class in Texas as a junior
• Team captain for football and baseball as a senior
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Jackson Lane Dannelley
• Born in Tomball, Texas
• Parents are Jason and Kristine Dannelley
• Family also includes siblings Jordan, Mallory, Zach, Zarin and JD
• Zach played football at Bethany College in Kansas and Jordan was a cheerleader at LSU
• Father played baseball at Stephen F. Austin University
• Cousin Chris Sampson pitched five seasons for the Houston Astros as part of an eight-year career in pro ball; also pitched at Texas Tech
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Houston Astros
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): New York Yankees
Favorite Athlete: Craig Biggio
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Jason (Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Minute Maid Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Terry Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: Zach Bryan
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Zach Bryan
Favorite Multi-Media App: Youtube
Favorite Super-Hero Series: Green Arrow
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Ranch
Favorite Video Game or System: COD MWII
Favorite Month: September
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Crawfish
Favorite Dessert: Pecan Pie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Big City: Dallas
Unique Travel Locale: Cozumel
Country He’d Like to Visit: Africa
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: C.J. Backer- Spongebob
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: No-hitter in Juco
Furry Friend: Daisy, Blue Heeler, and Jake, Chocolate Lab