2024 / AS A GRAD STUDENT
• Third Team All-Big Ten (Starting Pitcher)
• Big Ten Pitcher of the Week (May 13)
• First Purdue pitcher to start the first game of every weekend since 2005
BEFORE PURDUE
• Four-year letterwinner at the D-I level, pitching two seasons at La Salle (2020-21) and two Penn State (2022-23)
• Racked up 113 strikeouts vs. 101 hits allowed in 97 2/3 career innings (10.4 K/9) at PSU
• Posted a 3.64 ERA while pitching in a team-high 26 games in 2022, ranking top 10 in the Big Ten in appearances
• Career Stats Entering 2024: 8-10, 6 Saves, 66 App, 19 GS, 151 2/3 IP, 166 H, 62 BB, 176 K, 4.98 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 10.4 K/9
• Pitched against Purdue in relief in the rubber game of the 2022 series in Central Pennsylvania (facing 4 batters) and the middle game of the 2023 series at Alexander Field, working 3 2/3 innings
• Conference pitcher of the year as a high school senior, registering a 0.43 ERA, 93 strikeouts and 10 wins for Souderton’s PIAA Class 6A state championship team
AT PENN STATE
• Pitched in 45 games over his two seasons, making 12 starts while working with current Purdue pitching coach Josh Newman
• In 2022, Registered 60 strikeouts vs. 12 walks in 42 innings while making 24 of his 26 appearances as a reliever, helping the Nittany Lions return to the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2012
• Made 10 of his 19 appearances as a starter in 2023, including seven starts in Big Ten play
• Did not allow an earned run in 15 of his 26 appearances in 2022
• Struck out five over 4 2/3 scoreless innings as the starter vs. Rutgers in Round 2 of the Big Ten Tournament, departing with the game scoreless in the fifth inning
• Earned victories vs. Maine, Milwaukee and Omaha with multiple innings of scoreless relief in 2022
• Struck out five over three hitless innings to close out a comeback win vs. Omaha
• Worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two appearances to help PSU sweep Ohio State in 2023
• Followed that up with four scoreless innings of two-hit ball in a victory vs. Iowa
• Struck out a season-high seven over four shutout innings in a 2023 start vs. Holy Cross
AT LASALLE
• Made 21 appearances, including seven starts, in his two seasons – racking up 49 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings
• Finished the 2021 season in the weekend rotation
• Served as the closer early in 2020 before the shutdown, registering 14 strikeouts with a 2.16 ERA and .167 batting average against in 8 1/3 innings
• Struck out eight over seven innings of two-run ball in a quality start vs. St. Bonaventure
• Racked up a career-high nine strikeouts over six innings at Saint Joseph’s
HIGH SCHOOL
• Pitched for coach Mike Childs at Souderton Area High School in the Philadelphia area
• Ranked among the Top 500 prospects in his class and fifth among left-handed pitchers in Pennsylvania by Perfect Game
• Named the Intelligence Conference Pitcher of the Year as a senior
• Two-time first team all-conference selection as a pitcher and outfielder
• Went 10-1 with an 0.43 ERA and 93 strikeouts as a senior
• Helped lead Souderton to a 24-4 record and a PIAA 6A state championship in 2019
• Played travel ball for US Elite National.
PERSONAL
• Major: Graduate Certificate in Communication & Leadership
• Parents are Angel & Kristine Morales
• Family also includes siblings Angel, Marissa and Cameron
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies and Eagles
Pro Team He Enjoys Rooting Against: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Athlete: Mike Trout
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Siblings and Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park and Citizens Bank Park
Favorite Stadium He's Played at: PNC Park and Alex Rodriguez Park
Toughest Hitter to Face Among Current Teammate: Couper Cornblum
Current MLB Hitter He'd Most Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Easton Storey
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Jo Stevens
Purdue Coach He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Josh Newman
One Musical Artist in His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Musical Artist He'd Love to See Play at Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multimedia App: Instagram and Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
TV Show He Can't Stop Watching: Stranger Things
Favorite Video Game: MLB the Show
Favorite Month of the Year: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One - Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Alfredo
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Boating
Sport Other Than Baseball He Most Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building on Campus: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Miami
Most Interesting Place He's Traveled To: Puerto Rico
Foreign Country He'd Most Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation - Beaches or Mountains or Extended Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the 2023 Halloween Bash at Alexander: Scooby-Doo
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: How great of a place it is to play at.
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Pitching against Rutgers in the 2022 Big Ten Tournament.
Current Pet: Armani, American Pitbull
• Third Team All-Big Ten (Starting Pitcher)
• Big Ten Pitcher of the Week (May 13)
• First Purdue pitcher to start the first game of every weekend since 2005
BEFORE PURDUE
• Four-year letterwinner at the D-I level, pitching two seasons at La Salle (2020-21) and two Penn State (2022-23)
• Racked up 113 strikeouts vs. 101 hits allowed in 97 2/3 career innings (10.4 K/9) at PSU
• Posted a 3.64 ERA while pitching in a team-high 26 games in 2022, ranking top 10 in the Big Ten in appearances
• Career Stats Entering 2024: 8-10, 6 Saves, 66 App, 19 GS, 151 2/3 IP, 166 H, 62 BB, 176 K, 4.98 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 10.4 K/9
• Pitched against Purdue in relief in the rubber game of the 2022 series in Central Pennsylvania (facing 4 batters) and the middle game of the 2023 series at Alexander Field, working 3 2/3 innings
• Conference pitcher of the year as a high school senior, registering a 0.43 ERA, 93 strikeouts and 10 wins for Souderton’s PIAA Class 6A state championship team
AT PENN STATE
• Pitched in 45 games over his two seasons, making 12 starts while working with current Purdue pitching coach Josh Newman
• In 2022, Registered 60 strikeouts vs. 12 walks in 42 innings while making 24 of his 26 appearances as a reliever, helping the Nittany Lions return to the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2012
• Made 10 of his 19 appearances as a starter in 2023, including seven starts in Big Ten play
• Did not allow an earned run in 15 of his 26 appearances in 2022
• Struck out five over 4 2/3 scoreless innings as the starter vs. Rutgers in Round 2 of the Big Ten Tournament, departing with the game scoreless in the fifth inning
• Earned victories vs. Maine, Milwaukee and Omaha with multiple innings of scoreless relief in 2022
• Struck out five over three hitless innings to close out a comeback win vs. Omaha
• Worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two appearances to help PSU sweep Ohio State in 2023
• Followed that up with four scoreless innings of two-hit ball in a victory vs. Iowa
• Struck out a season-high seven over four shutout innings in a 2023 start vs. Holy Cross
AT LASALLE
• Made 21 appearances, including seven starts, in his two seasons – racking up 49 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings
• Finished the 2021 season in the weekend rotation
• Served as the closer early in 2020 before the shutdown, registering 14 strikeouts with a 2.16 ERA and .167 batting average against in 8 1/3 innings
• Struck out eight over seven innings of two-run ball in a quality start vs. St. Bonaventure
• Racked up a career-high nine strikeouts over six innings at Saint Joseph’s
HIGH SCHOOL
• Pitched for coach Mike Childs at Souderton Area High School in the Philadelphia area
• Ranked among the Top 500 prospects in his class and fifth among left-handed pitchers in Pennsylvania by Perfect Game
• Named the Intelligence Conference Pitcher of the Year as a senior
• Two-time first team all-conference selection as a pitcher and outfielder
• Went 10-1 with an 0.43 ERA and 93 strikeouts as a senior
• Helped lead Souderton to a 24-4 record and a PIAA 6A state championship in 2019
• Played travel ball for US Elite National.
PERSONAL
• Major: Graduate Certificate in Communication & Leadership
• Parents are Angel & Kristine Morales
• Family also includes siblings Angel, Marissa and Cameron
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies and Eagles
Pro Team He Enjoys Rooting Against: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Athlete: Mike Trout
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Siblings and Parents
Favorite Playoff Format: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park and Citizens Bank Park
Favorite Stadium He's Played at: PNC Park and Alex Rodriguez Park
Toughest Hitter to Face Among Current Teammate: Couper Cornblum
Current MLB Hitter He'd Most Like to Face: Bryce Harper
Funniest Teammate: Easton Storey
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Jo Stevens
Purdue Coach He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Josh Newman
One Musical Artist in His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Musical Artist He'd Love to See Play at Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multimedia App: Instagram and Twitter
Favorite Super-Hero: Spider-Man
TV Show He Can't Stop Watching: Stranger Things
Favorite Video Game: MLB the Show
Favorite Month of the Year: June
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One - Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Alfredo
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Boating
Sport Other Than Baseball He Most Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building on Campus: Alexander Field
Favorite Big City: Miami
Most Interesting Place He's Traveled To: Puerto Rico
Foreign Country He'd Most Like to Visit: Italy
Pick One for a Vacation - Beaches or Mountains or Extended Road Trip: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the 2023 Halloween Bash at Alexander: Scooby-Doo
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: How great of a place it is to play at.
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Pitching against Rutgers in the 2022 Big Ten Tournament.
Current Pet: Armani, American Pitbull