Dylan Drake is Purdue’s steady lefty bat with Big Ten pop
In the 2026 season, Dylan Drake emerged as a productive Purdue infielder, batting .358/.437/.600 with 35 starts in 38 games and earning recognition as one of the Big Ten’s top offensive performers at second base. His game stands out for a mature approach at the plate, strong on-base skills, and extra-base pop; across his college career he has shown more walks than strikeouts, even after returning from a broken collarbone during his Sacramento City College days. If a team wants a high-contact, high-IQ middle-infield bat with toughness and polish, Drake is a very attractive fit.
