Washington shines for Boilermakers
Former Blue Devil playing well for Purdue
news@theeveningtimes.com WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.
— It’s nearly 500 miles from West Memphis, Arkansas to West Lafayette, Indiana, but a former Blue Devil is having a breakout season in Big Ten Baseball.
Curtis Washington Jr. start-
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ed his collegiate career at Arkansas. He played 2 seasons for the Diamond Hogs and was on the 2019 squad that reached the College World Series.
But Washington wanted a chance to play every day, so he left Fayetteville for Wabash Valley College.
Washington hit .421 for WVC in 2021 with 8 home runs and 63 RBI. The JUCO All-American certainly got the attention of Power 5 programs again.
He committed to Purdue in November 2021.
This spring has seen a breakout campaign with the Boilermakers. As of May 10, he’s hitting .303 with 2 homers and 26 RBI.
Washington is sensational at swiping bases, he leads the Big Ten with 26 steals in 26 attempts.
Purdue is 26-16 overall & 7-9 in Big Ten play. The Boilermakers are aiming for their first NCAA Regional appearance since 2018.
Photo courtesy of Purdue Baseball
