2023 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to injury during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach William Chapman at Bedford High School near Manchester
• Two-way standout was first-team all-state as a senior, batting .417 with a 0.71 ERA
• Set a single-season school record for ERA while compiling a 6-1 record and 76 strikeouts
• Ranked as New Hampshire’s No. 2 left-hander in his class by Perfect Game
• Ranked as New Hampshire’s No. 2 draft prospect in his class by Baseball America
• Third-team all-state as a sophomore after batting .397
• Batted .300 as a freshman on varsity, scoring the game-winning run to send BHS to the state championship game
• Started the state championship game as a freshman and was on the preseason top 25 players list in the state the following year
• New Hampshire Scholar
• Four-year honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Zach Robert Fletcher
• Born in Pasadena, California
• Parents are Steve and Jewel Fletcher
• Family also includes older sister Caitlin, who plays club softball at the University of New Hampshire
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Red Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Yankee
Favorite Athlete: Sandy Koufax
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Steve Fletcher, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Fenway Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Juan Soto
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: John Madia
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Future
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Last Chance U
Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Performance Center
Favorite Big City: Boston
Unique Travel Locale: Singapore
Country He’d Like to Visit: Switzerland
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Calvin Schapira as Luigi
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Grass
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Having an 18-0 Start
Furry Friend: Harley, Shih Tzu
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to injury during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach William Chapman at Bedford High School near Manchester
• Two-way standout was first-team all-state as a senior, batting .417 with a 0.71 ERA
• Set a single-season school record for ERA while compiling a 6-1 record and 76 strikeouts
• Ranked as New Hampshire’s No. 2 left-hander in his class by Perfect Game
• Ranked as New Hampshire’s No. 2 draft prospect in his class by Baseball America
• Third-team all-state as a sophomore after batting .397
• Batted .300 as a freshman on varsity, scoring the game-winning run to send BHS to the state championship game
• Started the state championship game as a freshman and was on the preseason top 25 players list in the state the following year
• New Hampshire Scholar
• Four-year honor roll student
PERSONAL
• Major: Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Zach Robert Fletcher
• Born in Pasadena, California
• Parents are Steve and Jewel Fletcher
• Family also includes older sister Caitlin, who plays club softball at the University of New Hampshire
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Red Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Yankee
Favorite Athlete: Sandy Koufax
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Steve Fletcher, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: March Madness
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Fenway Park
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Hitter He’d Like to Face: Juan Soto
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Couper Cornblum
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: John Madia
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Baby
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Future
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Last Chance U
Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty
Favorite Month: June
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hiking
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Brees Academic Performance Center
Favorite Big City: Boston
Unique Travel Locale: Singapore
Country He’d Like to Visit: Switzerland
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Calvin Schapira as Luigi
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Grass
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Having an 18-0 Start
Furry Friend: Harley, Shih Tzu