Thomas Lynch Season 2026

2025 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Did not see action during redshirt season
• Played summer ball for the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp of the Prospect League

HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-year varsity starter for coach Rip Collins at Evansville Memorial High School in the state’s southwest corner
• Ranked as Indiana’s No. 3 catcher in his class by Perfect Game; also played third base and pitched
• Helped lead Memorial to the semistate round of the IHSAA state tournament as a senior
• Batted .354 as a junior
• Compiled a .333/.465/.681 slash line with 12 XBH and a 1.146 OPS in 69 at-bats as a sophomore on varsity
• Also played travel ball for the Southern Indiana Legends and Indiana Bulls

PERSONAL
• Major: Financial Counseling and Planning
• Full name is Thomas Rycroft Lynch
• Born in Evansville, Indiana
• Parents are Ryan and Joelle Lynch
• Family also includes siblings Evan, Elise and Wesley
• Father, mother and older brother Evan are all Purdue alumni
• Uncle Jim Lynch played minor league baseball in the Houston Astros organization

Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Traditionally Roots Against: Indiana University
Favorite Athlete: Mike Trout
Had the Biggest Impact on Your Athletic Career: Ryan Lynch, Dad
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: NCAA Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Dodger Stadium
Favorite Field You've Played at (Besides Alexander): Austin Peay
Toughest Pitcher for You to Face Among Teammates: Barron Sawyer
Current MLB Pitcher You'd Like to Face: Yu Darvish
Funniest Teammate: Camden Gasser
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Brandon Anderson
Purdue Staff Member You Enjoy the Strongest Connection With: Greg Groff
In Your Favorite Playlist: Oasis
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: Coldplay
Favorite Multi-Media App: Social Media
Favorite Super-Hero Series: The Avengers
Show You Can’t Stop Watching: Squid Games
Favorite Video Game System: Xbox
Favorite Month: January
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Chicken
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport You Enjoy Playing: Golf
Favorite Purdue Building: Mollenkopf Athletic Center
Favorite Big City: Atlanta
Unique Travel Locale: Dominican Republic
Country You’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Skiing (Mountains)
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Scoreboard
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning Regionals my Senior Year
Enjoyed this Professor’s Class: Tim Delwerth, Math
Furry Friend: Key, Black Lab