experienced Purdue right-hander with swing-and-miss upside
Nick Kolze is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior RHP for Purdue who arrived after striking out 68 hitters in 56 2/3 innings at Heartland CC in the 2024 season, a strong indicator of real bat-missing ability. In Purdue’s 2026 season, he worked in relief, including a 1 1/3-inning outing with 2 strikeouts against Rice on Feb. 18, 2026, but the bigger story is his profile: sturdy frame, proven strikeout rates, and veteran mound presence. He looks like a useful bullpen fit for a team that wants older, competitive arms with some swing-and-miss juice.
