CLASS OF 2026

The former Future Gamer and Southeastern Louisiana recruit drew the Opening Day start for the Bears against West Monroe last Thursday — and he delivered exactly what you want from your Game 1 arm. Richardson worked five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits with zero walks and three strikeouts on an efficient 70 pitches (50 strikes). He controlled the tempo from the outset, attacking the zone and forcing contact on his terms. An athletic, smooth mover down the mound with a short, quick arm stroke, Richardson consistently filled it up with an 88-91 mph fastball that showed late arm-side run through the zone. He kept hitters from getting comfortable by mixing in a 79-81 mph slider with short, lateral action and a low-80s changeup that played well off the fastball. It wasn’t about overpowering stuff — it was about strike-throwing, pitchability, and presence. Richardson set the tone and gave the Bears a strong Opening Day foundation on the mound.

2/13/25

Richardson came back last weekend for the Bears series against the Rebels, after recovering from a high-ankle sprain, and he seems to be a piece to the puzzle that makes their team whole. He played 2nd base in Game 1 and shifted over to 3rd base in Game 2, where he made a couple of really nice plays at the hot corner. The former Future Gamer and Southeastern Louisiana recruit was also stellar at the plate, as he went 3-7 during the series with a 2B, 5 RBI, and 3 R. A high energy guy who plays with his hair on fire, one thing is for sure, the Catholic BR Bears are excited to have Richardson back in the fold.

4/05/24

6'1" 160 lbs. with some projection still left. We had the chance to see the two-time former Jr. Future Gamer last Friday in a JV relief outing against Barbe, and we're definitely glad that we decided to go to the game. Richardson came in relief in the 5th inning and came out attacking hitters, at a quick and up-tempo pace, with a 84-87 mph FB, which was a personal best. This wasn't a typical Barbe JV lineup either, as there were 3-4 guys in the lineup last Friday, that are everyday starters on the varsity. He did an exceptionally good job at locating his heater to his glove-side and at the bottom of the zone and the pitch showed some late tailing life. Heading into the summer, Richardson is definitely a 2026 for college coaches to circle as a guy to see.

9/30/23

Mills Richardson, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Former Jr. Future Gamer.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there throughout a repeatable and athletic delivery, strides across body slightly, and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm path with a lower 3/4 release.
FB: Arm-side sink and run, can command FB to both sides of the plate.
CB: 70-73 mph. Sweeper, late break across the zone. T2262, 1930 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Big arm-side run and sink, plays off FB extremely well and was a tough look against LHH's. T2370, 2138 average rpm.

9/30/23

Mills Richardson, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Former Jr. Future Gamer.
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.

6/13/23

Mills Richardson, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Former Jr. Future Gamer
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Starts in an upright and balanced stance with hands held above shoulder height and uses a simple load and stride Works direct to contact and slightly uphill extension with a two-handed finish, drives back knee down through the ground, gap to gap approach on a line 58.8 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 268' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Longer arm stroke with a low 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays a little taller on the INF, received the ball with soft hands and looked comfortable working with one hand on lateral plays, made a nice play on the ball up the middle, showed a quick release and ability to throw from a lower arm slot.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60.

9/25/22

Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Former Jr. Future Gamer
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Long and lean
Hits: RHH. Starts in a tall and upright stance with hands held above back shoulder, uses a simple load and stride and pulls his hands back as he strides. Flat and on-plane path to contact with slightly uphill extension.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 68.8 MPH. 230' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.Long and loose arm action, releases from a lower 3/4 slot.
Defense: 3B profile. Long strides, under control, received the ball with soft hands.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.

6/08/21

Positional Profile: INF

Body: Still developing 5’5” 115 lbs. frame.

Hit: Starts in a balanced and athletic stance with hands held at shoulder height. Uses a leg kick to get back to center. Did a good job of staying behind the ball with slightly uphill extension, working to mostly the middle of the field.

Power: 79 mph exit velocity.

Arm: ¾-low ¾ release with a loose arm action. 72 mph IF velocity.

Defense: Good pre-pitch routine. Flipped his glove at times, but showed soft hands with athletic footwork moving through the baseball. Moved well laterally throwing from different arm angles.

Run: Posted a 8.01 in the 60.

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