2023 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Started all 50 games, making 37 starts at first base and 13 in right field
• Only Boilermaker in 2022 to make 10-plus starts at two different positions
• Led the team with 13 home runs and 56 RBI, both totals being the most by a Boilermaker since 2018
• Matched the most homers by a Boilermaker in the BBCOR bat era (2011-present)
• Became just the 14th Boilermaker since 2001 with a 1.000 OPS season, finishing with a 1.031 mark -- Purdue's highest since 2010
• Recognized as the Team MVP
• Opened the season with a 44-game on-base streak, which was among the longest active runs in the nation when it ended May 14
• In the last 20 years, his on-base streak was Purdue's second longest to start a season and third best overall
• Posted a 13-game RBI streak from Feb. 26 to March 29, Purdue's longest in the last 20 years; had 21 total RBI during the streak
• Only Boilermaker in the last 20 years to homer in six consecutive weekends (weekends 3-8), hitting eight total during that stretch
• Recorded his 40th RBI on April 9, becoming the fastest Boilermaker in the last 20 years to reach the landmark
• Delivered a pair of walk-off RBI on the 8-0 North Carolina road trip
• Connected for a walk-off homer in the 11th inning of the road trip finale to punctuate a series sweep of Longwood
• Also delivered a game-winning single in the ninth inning of series finale vs. Princeton
2021 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (42-GAME CONFERENCE-ONLY SEASON)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 28 games, making 19 starts
• Opening Day designated hitter made 14 starts at first base and five at DH
• Hit a grand slam in the home opener and his first game at Alexander Field, Purdue’s first slam at home since April 2017
• Also hit a three-run homer in the May 22 win at Minnesota, with both of his home runs coming in the ninth inning
• Enjoyed a breakout series vs. Iowa, connecting for three doubles while reaching base safely in seven of his nine plate appearances for a .778 OBP
• Doubled twice as part of a three-hit day in the game 2 win vs. the Hawkeyes and finished the weekend with four RBI
• Batted .318 with runners in scoring position
• With a runner on third and less than two outs, plated that runner in all four of his opportunities as the only Boilermaker that was perfect for the season
• Went 7-for-17 with four extra-base hits and a .545 OBP at Alexander Field
• Delivered a run-scoring single as part of a 2-RBI effort in the April 11 win vs. Penn State
• Reached base safely three times in the 20-run outburst at Illinois that capped Purdue’s 4-0 weekend in Champaign
BEFORE PURDUE
• Attended Oklahoma State during the 2019-20 school year, redshirting after not seeing game action before the shutdown
• Granted a waiver by the NCAA, making him eligible to play for Purdue in the spring of 2021
• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team and dean’s list student at Oklahoma State
• All-star and home run derby participant for the Sandlot team in the Perfect Timing Collegiate League (of Northwest Arkansas) in the summer of 2020
• Batted .404 with nine extra-base hits, 13 walks and 12 steals, ranking second in batting in the PTL
• Played for Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate League of New England in the summer of 2019
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Larry Turner at Owasso High School north of Tulsa
• Was a .331 career hitter as a three-year starter, registering 17 home runs, 18 doubles and 85 RBI
• Batted .393 with 8 homers and 37 RBI as a junior
• Batted .284 with 9 homers and 33 RBI as a senior
• Three-year academic all-conference honoree
• Helped OHS win four straight district and regional titles
• Honor roll student
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Organizational Leadership
• Full name is Cameron Ryan Thompson
• Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Parents are Ryan and Angie Thompson
• Family also includes younger sister Bailey
• Dad played baseball at Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Okla.) and mom was a cheerleader at Texas Tech
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Padres
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Ballplayer: Bryce Harper
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ryan Thompson, Father
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Backer
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Terry Rooney
Celebrity Crush: Sommer Ray
Podcast He Subscribes To: Joe Rogan
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Skies
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero: Black Panther
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Blacklist
Favorite Video Game: PGA 2k21
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Meal: Steak & Sweet Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Tampa
Unique Travel Locale: Aruba
Territory He'd Like to Visit: Bora Bora
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Jake Jarvis as Coach Greg Goff
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: 2022 Walk off Homerun
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Going 4 for 4 with 4 home runs in high school
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Locker Room
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Team & Competitiveness
Furry Friend: Bo, Golden Retriever
• Academic All-Big Ten
2022 / AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Started all 50 games, making 37 starts at first base and 13 in right field
• Only Boilermaker in 2022 to make 10-plus starts at two different positions
• Led the team with 13 home runs and 56 RBI, both totals being the most by a Boilermaker since 2018
• Matched the most homers by a Boilermaker in the BBCOR bat era (2011-present)
• Became just the 14th Boilermaker since 2001 with a 1.000 OPS season, finishing with a 1.031 mark -- Purdue's highest since 2010
• Recognized as the Team MVP
• Opened the season with a 44-game on-base streak, which was among the longest active runs in the nation when it ended May 14
• In the last 20 years, his on-base streak was Purdue's second longest to start a season and third best overall
• Posted a 13-game RBI streak from Feb. 26 to March 29, Purdue's longest in the last 20 years; had 21 total RBI during the streak
• Only Boilermaker in the last 20 years to homer in six consecutive weekends (weekends 3-8), hitting eight total during that stretch
• Recorded his 40th RBI on April 9, becoming the fastest Boilermaker in the last 20 years to reach the landmark
• Delivered a pair of walk-off RBI on the 8-0 North Carolina road trip
• Connected for a walk-off homer in the 11th inning of the road trip finale to punctuate a series sweep of Longwood
• Also delivered a game-winning single in the ninth inning of series finale vs. Princeton
2021 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (42-GAME CONFERENCE-ONLY SEASON)
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 28 games, making 19 starts
• Opening Day designated hitter made 14 starts at first base and five at DH
• Hit a grand slam in the home opener and his first game at Alexander Field, Purdue’s first slam at home since April 2017
• Also hit a three-run homer in the May 22 win at Minnesota, with both of his home runs coming in the ninth inning
• Enjoyed a breakout series vs. Iowa, connecting for three doubles while reaching base safely in seven of his nine plate appearances for a .778 OBP
• Doubled twice as part of a three-hit day in the game 2 win vs. the Hawkeyes and finished the weekend with four RBI
• Batted .318 with runners in scoring position
• With a runner on third and less than two outs, plated that runner in all four of his opportunities as the only Boilermaker that was perfect for the season
• Went 7-for-17 with four extra-base hits and a .545 OBP at Alexander Field
• Delivered a run-scoring single as part of a 2-RBI effort in the April 11 win vs. Penn State
• Reached base safely three times in the 20-run outburst at Illinois that capped Purdue’s 4-0 weekend in Champaign
BEFORE PURDUE
• Attended Oklahoma State during the 2019-20 school year, redshirting after not seeing game action before the shutdown
• Granted a waiver by the NCAA, making him eligible to play for Purdue in the spring of 2021
• Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team and dean’s list student at Oklahoma State
• All-star and home run derby participant for the Sandlot team in the Perfect Timing Collegiate League (of Northwest Arkansas) in the summer of 2020
• Batted .404 with nine extra-base hits, 13 walks and 12 steals, ranking second in batting in the PTL
• Played for Brockton Rox of the Futures Collegiate League of New England in the summer of 2019
HIGH SCHOOL
• Three-year varsity letterwinner for coach Larry Turner at Owasso High School north of Tulsa
• Was a .331 career hitter as a three-year starter, registering 17 home runs, 18 doubles and 85 RBI
• Batted .393 with 8 homers and 37 RBI as a junior
• Batted .284 with 9 homers and 33 RBI as a senior
• Three-year academic all-conference honoree
• Helped OHS win four straight district and regional titles
• Honor roll student
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Organizational Leadership
• Full name is Cameron Ryan Thompson
• Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Parents are Ryan and Angie Thompson
• Family also includes younger sister Bailey
• Dad played baseball at Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Okla.) and mom was a cheerleader at Texas Tech
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: San Diego Padres
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Ballplayer: Bryce Harper
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Ryan Thompson, Father
Favorite Marquee Sporting Event: World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He's Played At (Besides Alexander): Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: CJ Backer
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Jacob deGrom
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Terry Rooney
Celebrity Crush: Sommer Ray
Podcast He Subscribes To: Joe Rogan
In His Favorite Playlist: Lil Skies
Would Love to See Him Play at Purdue: Post Malone
Favorite Multi-Media App: Spotify
Favorite Super-Hero: Black Panther
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Blacklist
Favorite Video Game: PGA 2k21
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One -- Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Breakfast
Favorite Meal: Steak & Sweet Potatoes
Favorite Dessert: Cookies
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Surfing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Football
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena
Favorite Big City: Tampa
Unique Travel Locale: Aruba
Territory He'd Like to Visit: Bora Bora
Pick One for a Trip -- Beaches or Mountains: Beaches
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Jake Jarvis as Coach Greg Goff
Most Memorable Game/Moment at Purdue: 2022 Walk off Homerun
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Going 4 for 4 with 4 home runs in high school
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Locker Room
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The Team & Competitiveness
Furry Friend: Bo, Golden Retriever