2022 / REDSHIRT SEASON
• Did not see action due to injury during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Chicago native played his upperclassman seasons for coach Sean McBride at Brother Rice High School after spending his underclassman years at Kenwood Academy
• Ranked as a top-10 player in Illinois by Prep Baseball Report
• Also ranked as a top-10 outfielder in Illinois Perfect Game
• Two-year varsity starter at Kenwood before moving on to Brother Rice
• Helped lead Brother Rice to a sectional title as a senior
• Played in the White Sox’s Amateur City Elite (ACE) program beginning at age 13
• MLB Draft Combine participant
• Four-year honor roll student graduated from Brother Rice with honors
PERSONAL
• Major: Exploratory Studies (Intends to pursue Cybersecurity)
• Full name is Cameron Hill
• Born in Chicago, Illinois
• Parents are Cameron Hill and TaWanna Cotton
• Family also includes younger sister Joy Finner
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Tawanna Cotton, Mother
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: United Center
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Marcus Stroman
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Young Thug
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Last Dance
Favorite Video Game System: Xbox One
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Running
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Cary Quad
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Cooperstown, New York
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Cam Hill as Banana King
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Scenery
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Beating Michigan State in Football
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Dr. Charles Calahan
• Did not see action due to injury during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Chicago native played his upperclassman seasons for coach Sean McBride at Brother Rice High School after spending his underclassman years at Kenwood Academy
• Ranked as a top-10 player in Illinois by Prep Baseball Report
• Also ranked as a top-10 outfielder in Illinois Perfect Game
• Two-year varsity starter at Kenwood before moving on to Brother Rice
• Helped lead Brother Rice to a sectional title as a senior
• Played in the White Sox’s Amateur City Elite (ACE) program beginning at age 13
• MLB Draft Combine participant
• Four-year honor roll student graduated from Brother Rice with honors
PERSONAL
• Major: Exploratory Studies (Intends to pursue Cybersecurity)
• Full name is Cameron Hill
• Born in Chicago, Illinois
• Parents are Cameron Hill and TaWanna Cotton
• Family also includes younger sister Joy Finner
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago White Sox
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Green Bay Packers
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Tawanna Cotton, Mother
Favorite Marquee Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: United Center
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Hawkins Field
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Marcus Stroman
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
In His Favorite Playlist: Future
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Young Thug
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Last Dance
Favorite Video Game System: Xbox One
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Running
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Cary Quad
Favorite Big City: Chicago
Unique Travel Locale: Cooperstown, New York
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Cam Hill as Banana King
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Scenery
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: Beating Michigan State in Football
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Dr. Charles Calahan