Anthony Purkiss, Oklahoma State
Jr, INF, 5'11" 195 3/22/79

From Visalia CA ... Played two seasons at Fresno City Community College in Fresno, Calif. ... batted .315 and was the team leader with 24 stolen bases, 55 walks and 64 runs scored in 1999 ... hit .348 and led the team with 19 doubles, 35 walks and 58 runs scored ... HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-sport star at Golden West High ... lettered two seasons in baseball and basketball and one year in football ... was a two-time first team all-league and all-area selection as a shortstop/second baseman ... named the team’s best offensive player as a senior ... was a first team all-league selection in football. PERSONAL: He enjoys fishing, cards and playing video games in his spare time ... a business accounting major ... son of James and Penelope Purkiss ... has three brothers, Matt, Ryan and Marcus ... Ryan played baseball at Cal Poly and Allan Hancock College, Marcus plays football at Boise State and Matt plays in the Baltimore Orioles organization ...career goal is to be a professional baseball player or an accountant. Back to Roster