Zach Zychowski brings Purdue a proven contact hitter with speed and on-base value
Zychowski arrives at Purdue after two strong seasons at Southwestern Illinois College, where he hit .367 across his college career with 29 extra-base hits, 80 RBI, 58 walks, and 41 stolen bases. His biggest differentiators are his advanced bat-to-ball skill, disciplined approach, and infield reliability as a two-year starting shortstop; he also showed clear offensive growth and earned all-region recognition in 2025. He looks like a useful fit for a team that wants a steady middle-infield bat who can create pressure without relying on power.
