CJ Richmond brings Purdue a left-handed power bat with proven production
In the 2026 season, Purdue’s CJ Richmond has been a steady-impact infield bat, pairing left-handed pop with run-producing ability and a strong track record as a transfer who was already a 2025 Big Ten Players to Watch selection. He entered Purdue after a 2024 Western Michigan season with a .380/.479/.667 slash line, 33 extra-base hits, and 67 RBI, and at Purdue he’s shown he can change a game with loud contact, including a towering multi-homer outburst in 2025. He looks like a fit for teams needing mature, physical offense more than flash.
