Purdue freshman Kendyl Rainey brings speed, glove, and upside to the Boilermakers' outfield
Rainey enters the 2026 season as a freshman outfielder for Purdue with real upside: she was named to D1 Softball’s freshmen-to-watch list, and Purdue has highlighted her as an All-Conference honoree, varsity captain, and multi-sport competitor with elite speed and outfield range. In 2026, she appeared in 28 games, made 12 starts, and posted a .217 average with 5 hits and 10 runs, so the bat is still developing—but the athletic tools and defensive profile are already loud.
