And he was named Big Ten player of the year after helping the Boilermakers to their first regular - season conference championship since 1909 .
In his junior year , in 2012 , he had a . 445 on - base percentage .
He was named Big Ten player of the year after helping the Boilermakers to their first regular - season conference championship since 1909 .
In his junior year , in 2012 , he had a . 445 on - base percentage .