· Academic All-Big Ten
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Pitched in 15 games, all in relief
· Retired four of the five batters he faced to close out the comeback win vs. Notre Dame, earning the victory after Purdue rallied for five in the ninth to win the Alamo Irish Classic
· Recorded a strikeout and induced a game-ending double play to close out the win vs. Virginia Tech
· Struck out four over 2 2/3 innings of two-hit relief in the shutout win at Penn State that completed a series sweep
· Also made appearances in Big Ten games against Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland, Northwestern and Ohio State
· Pitched an inning and a third in the Regional opener vs. Houston
· Worked 1-2-3 innings vs. Indiana State and Maryland in the same week
2017 / AS A JUNIOR
· Academic All-Big Ten
· Individual Game-by-Game Statistics
· Pitched in 23 games, all in relief, to rank second on the team in appearances
· Recorded more strikeouts (29) than hits allowed (24) in 25 innings pitched
· Earned all three of his saves in Big Ten play, closing out wins against Iowa, Ohio State and Indiana
· Allowed one of nine inherited runners to score for the season
· Made two appearances in the CSUN, Iowa, Rutgers, Northwestern and Michigan series
· Struck out the side in order in his inning of relief vs. Butler
· Worked two innings of scoreless relief vs. CSUN, Iowa, Ohio State and Indiana
· Pitched 3 1/3 innings of one-hit relief over two appearances in the CSUN series, helping Purdue take the finale
· Worked two innings of one-hit relief in series-clinching wins vs. Ohio State and Indiana
· Made four appearances during the seven-game win streak in March, surrendering only one run over 5 1/3 innings
· Recorded 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in five midweek appearances.
PREVIOUS COLLEGE
· Pitched at Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas, in 2016 and San Jacinto College in Houston in 2015
· Pitched in 10 games for Angelina, recording a save and 18 strikeouts in 14 innings
· Part of a San Jacinto team that went 43-21
HIGH SCHOOL
· Four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Mark Williams, his father, at Bastrop High School near Austin
· Also played basketball
· Three-year all-district honoree
· USSSA All-American and a Texas Scout Association All-Star
· Two-time all-district honoree in basketball, earning all-county honors as a junior as well
· Four-year honor roll student
PERSONAL
· Major: Selling and Sales Management
· Full name is Cameron Reed Williams
· Born in Houston
· Parents are Mark Williams and Melanie Williams-Vail
· Family also includes siblings Tripp Vail and Sable Williams
· Father played baseball at McNeese State University
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: Houston Astros
Favorite Playoff Format: NCAA Tournament
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Mark Williams, Dad
Favorite Field He's Played at (Besides Alexander): Minute Maid Park
Favorite Pro Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Current MLB Pitcher He'd Like to Face: Aroldis Chapman
Would Like to Have Dinner With: Jesus
Pro Athlete He'd Like to Meet: Aroldis Chapman
In His MP3 Player: Quinn XCII
Last Concert He Attended: Jon Wolfe
Would Love to See Them Play Purdue: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Actor & Director: Will Ferrell, Quentin Tarantino
Show He Can't Stop Watching: Family Guy
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: May
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Food: Filet Mignon with Mac and Cheese
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Hog Hunting
Another Sport He Enjoys: Basketball
Favorite Purdue Building: Mackey Arena Weight Room
Favorite Big City: Austin, Texas
Unique Travel Locale: Honduras
Favorite Thing About College Baseball: The grind of the season
Most Memorable Moment at Purdue: Beating Indiana
Hidden Talent: Magician
Furry Friend: Seager, Labordoodle