Pacific University Athletics

2016 - Sophomore

• Made 11 appearances with six starts
• Posted a 1-3 record in 27.1 innings with a 5.60 ERA
• Struck out a season-high six in his start against Emory (Feb. 12)
• Allowed three hits and struck out two in 5.1 innings of work in his start against Pacific Lutheran (Feb. 6).

2015 - Freshman

• Played for Brad Baker at Blue Mountain Community College
• 2.61 ERA and 46 strikeouts

High School

• Played for Brian Duhrkroop at Milwaukie High School

Personal

• Son of Darin and Lisa Purcell
• Has 3 siblings
• Majoring in Sociology
• Career Ambition: High School Counselor and Coach

Getting to Know Eric

• Favorite Movie: Gladiator
• Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad
• Favorite Musician: J. Cole
• Favorite Book: The Road - (Cormac McCarthy)
• Favorite Type of Food: Breakfast Food
• Favorite Sport to Watch: Basketball
• Favorite Team: Portland Trail Blazers
• Favorite Athlete: David Price - (Boston Red Sox)
• Favorite Quote: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." - (Psalm 23:4)