2024 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Did not see action
• Returned to the mound in the fall of 2023
2023 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to injury, opting to redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Ryan Berryman at Western High School near Kokomo
• Also played varsity basketball and tennis
• Played travel ball for the Indiana Bulls (11U-17U) and the 18U PRP Mambas
• Two-way standout was a IHSBCA District Player of the Year and North/South All-Star as a senior
• Went 6-1 with a 1.60 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings on the mound while also batting .419 with 4 homers, 11 doubles and 26 RBI as a senior
• Went 3-0 with a 0.73 ERA and 27 strikeouts vs. 6 hits allowed in 19 innings as freshman on varsity
• Part of Sectional championship teams in baseball as a freshman and senior
• Helped lead the basketball team to consecutive Hoosier Conference championship titles as an upperclassman
• Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior
• President of WHS’s National Honor Society chapter as a senior
• Four-year All A honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Parker Allen Dean
• Born in Kokomo, Indiana
• Parents are Danny and Mindy Dean
• Family also includes younger brother Mitchell, who signed to play baseball at Louisville beginning in 2023-24 school year
• Uncle Michael Moore is a Purdue alumnus, serving as the Purdue Pete mascot and a member of the cheer team from 1998 to 2003
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Athlete/Coach: High school basketball coach, Coach Lewis
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Grandpa
Favorite Pro Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): LoanDepot Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Paul Toetz
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob DeGrom
Funniest Teammate: Kyle Iwinski
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Kade Ruffner
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Spiderman
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Lunch
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Favorite Dessert: Dirt Pudding
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball, Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf Athletic Center
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles, CA
Unique Travel Locale: Grand Canyon or Las Vegas
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook – Patrick Star
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The atmosphere
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning Sectional Championship with his brother
Furry Friend: Biscuit, Maltipoo
• Did not see action
• Returned to the mound in the fall of 2023
2023 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to injury, opting to redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Ryan Berryman at Western High School near Kokomo
• Also played varsity basketball and tennis
• Played travel ball for the Indiana Bulls (11U-17U) and the 18U PRP Mambas
• Two-way standout was a IHSBCA District Player of the Year and North/South All-Star as a senior
• Went 6-1 with a 1.60 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings on the mound while also batting .419 with 4 homers, 11 doubles and 26 RBI as a senior
• Went 3-0 with a 0.73 ERA and 27 strikeouts vs. 6 hits allowed in 19 innings as freshman on varsity
• Part of Sectional championship teams in baseball as a freshman and senior
• Helped lead the basketball team to consecutive Hoosier Conference championship titles as an upperclassman
• Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior
• President of WHS’s National Honor Society chapter as a senior
• Four-year All A honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Parker Allen Dean
• Born in Kokomo, Indiana
• Parents are Danny and Mindy Dean
• Family also includes younger brother Mitchell, who signed to play baseball at Louisville beginning in 2023-24 school year
• Uncle Michael Moore is a Purdue alumnus, serving as the Purdue Pete mascot and a member of the cheer team from 1998 to 2003
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Houston Astros
Favorite Athlete/Coach: High school basketball coach, Coach Lewis
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Grandpa
Favorite Pro Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): LoanDepot Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Paul Toetz
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Jacob DeGrom
Funniest Teammate: Kyle Iwinski
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Kade Ruffner
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Casey Kohr
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Drake
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Spiderman
Favorite Video Game: MLB The Show
Favorite Month: October
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Lunch
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings
Favorite Dessert: Dirt Pudding
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball, Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf Athletic Center
Favorite Big City: Los Angeles, CA
Unique Travel Locale: Grand Canyon or Las Vegas
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Avery Cook – Patrick Star
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The atmosphere
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning Sectional Championship with his brother
Furry Friend: Biscuit, Maltipoo