2024 / AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR
• Played in 14 games off the bench as a pinch hitter
• Was shut down for the remainder of the season in late March due to a lingering shoulder injury
• Connected for a pinch-hit single in the opener of the UAlbany series
• Drove in a run as a pinch hitter in game 2 of the George Mason series
• Walked and scored a pinch hitter to open the ninth inning of the series finale vs. Samford
• Came up again with the bases loaded in the ninth inning vs. Samford and flew out to the wall in right field to end the game
• Earned his bachelor's degree in Selling & Sales Management in just two years at Purdue
2023 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 30, making six starts (4 at DH, 2 in LF)
• Saw action in a team-high 24 games off the bench, going 6-for-20 as a pinch hitter
• Recipient of the team's Clyde Lyle Award, recognizing the top non-scholarship performer
• Started games vs. Northwestern (2), Minnesota, Indiana State, NJIT and Akron
• Went 3-for-3 with two RBI off the bench in the series-clinching win vs. Akron
• Delivered a pinch-hit single in both games of the doubleheader at Michigan State, driving in a run in the nightcap
• Doubled as part of a two-hit game as the starting left fielder at Indiana State
• Drew a bases-loaded walk as a pinch hitter in the series-opening win vs. Rutgers
• Connected for a pinch-hit RBI single in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker in the season-opening win
• Doubled and scored twice in game 2 of the season
• Also had pinch hits against Minnesota and Nebraska
BEFORE PURDUE
• Spent two years at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico
• All-Region 5 and second-team All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference honoree in 2022
• Batted .351 with a .636 slugging percentage, 9 home runs, 23 extra-base hits and 11 steals during his all-region season
• NMJC opted not to play a season in 2021
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Troy Drosche at Avon High School in suburban Indianapolis
• Also played basketball at AHS
• First-team all-state and first-team all-conference as a junior
• Team’s co-MVP batted .355 while leading AHS to sectional and regional titles
• Also helped Avon win a sectional title as a sophomore
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication & Leadership Graduate Certificate; earned his bachelor's degree in Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Camden Drew Melvin
• Parents are Nick and Megan Melvin
• Family also includes younger brothers Carsen, Cooper and Cruz
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Nick Melvin (Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Truist Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Sloan Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Chris Sale
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Moneybagg Yo
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Kane Brown
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Family Guy
Favorite Video Game or System: NBA 2k
Favorite Month: November
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Shrimp Alfredo
Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Swimming
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: WALC
Favorite Big City: Phoenix
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Jake Jarvis - Coach Goff
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Natural grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning regionals at Avon in 2019
• Played in 14 games off the bench as a pinch hitter
• Was shut down for the remainder of the season in late March due to a lingering shoulder injury
• Connected for a pinch-hit single in the opener of the UAlbany series
• Drove in a run as a pinch hitter in game 2 of the George Mason series
• Walked and scored a pinch hitter to open the ninth inning of the series finale vs. Samford
• Came up again with the bases loaded in the ninth inning vs. Samford and flew out to the wall in right field to end the game
• Earned his bachelor's degree in Selling & Sales Management in just two years at Purdue
2023 / AS A SOPHOMORE
• Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 30, making six starts (4 at DH, 2 in LF)
• Saw action in a team-high 24 games off the bench, going 6-for-20 as a pinch hitter
• Recipient of the team's Clyde Lyle Award, recognizing the top non-scholarship performer
• Started games vs. Northwestern (2), Minnesota, Indiana State, NJIT and Akron
• Went 3-for-3 with two RBI off the bench in the series-clinching win vs. Akron
• Delivered a pinch-hit single in both games of the doubleheader at Michigan State, driving in a run in the nightcap
• Doubled as part of a two-hit game as the starting left fielder at Indiana State
• Drew a bases-loaded walk as a pinch hitter in the series-opening win vs. Rutgers
• Connected for a pinch-hit RBI single in his first at-bat as a Boilermaker in the season-opening win
• Doubled and scored twice in game 2 of the season
• Also had pinch hits against Minnesota and Nebraska
BEFORE PURDUE
• Spent two years at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico
• All-Region 5 and second-team All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference honoree in 2022
• Batted .351 with a .636 slugging percentage, 9 home runs, 23 extra-base hits and 11 steals during his all-region season
• NMJC opted not to play a season in 2021
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Troy Drosche at Avon High School in suburban Indianapolis
• Also played basketball at AHS
• First-team all-state and first-team all-conference as a junior
• Team’s co-MVP batted .355 while leading AHS to sectional and regional titles
• Also helped Avon win a sectional title as a sophomore
PERSONAL
• Major: Communication & Leadership Graduate Certificate; earned his bachelor's degree in Selling & Sales Management
• Full name is Camden Drew Melvin
• Parents are Nick and Megan Melvin
• Family also includes younger brothers Carsen, Cooper and Cruz
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Cubs
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): St. Louis Cardinals
Favorite Athlete: LeBron James
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Nick Melvin (Dad)
Favorite Playoff Format: March Madness Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Truist Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Sloan Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Davis Pratt
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Chris Sale
Funniest Teammate: Jake Jarvis
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Evan Albrecht
Purdue Staff Member He’s Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Greg Goff
In His Favorite Playlist: Moneybagg Yo
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Kane Brown
Favorite Multi-Media App: Twitter
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Family Guy
Favorite Video Game or System: NBA 2k
Favorite Month: November
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Shrimp Alfredo
Favorite Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Swimming
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: WALC
Favorite Big City: Phoenix
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Mountains
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Jake Jarvis - Coach Goff
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Natural grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Winning regionals at Avon in 2019