Clemson’s on-base engine with pop, pace, and quiet captain energy
In the 2026 season, Purify was Clemson’s everyday second baseman and team co-captain, hitting .344 with a .454 OBP, 35 runs, five homers, 25 walks and 13 steals in 40 games; he also led the Tigers in batting average and on-base percentage. He entered 2026 ranked as high as No. 9 nationally at second base by D1Baseball and No. 22 among ACC draft prospects by Perfect Game, and evaluators like the steady bat, advanced strike-zone control, and sneaky power. The one caution flag: a fractured right hand in late March cost him weeks, so the fit is strongest for teams wanting an energetic, high-contact middle infielder with real run creation.
