Tre Richardson III Named Midwest League Player of the Week

The Cardinal Chronicle
St. Louis, MO
By Ray Mileur

Tre Richardson III Named Midwest League Player of the Week After Power Surge for Peoria

The St. Louis Cardinals’ High-A affiliate in Peoria continues to produce weekly honors, and this time it was Tre Richardson III taking his turn in the spotlight.

Richardson, the Peoria Chiefs’ versatile infielder, was named Midwest League Player of the Week after one of the loudest offensive stretches by any Cardinals minor leaguer this season. Over five games, Richardson hit .412/.500/1.294 with five home runs, 22 total bases and a staggering 1.794 OPS.

It was not just a good week. It was a statement.

Richardson led the Midwest League in home runs and total bases for the week, giving Peoria another jolt during what has become one of the more encouraging stretches of the Chiefs’ season. His week included two multi-homer games and a career-high tying five-RBI performance on June 5.

For a player who has always brought athleticism, defensive versatility and speed to the field, the sudden power explosion is what stands out. Richardson did not simply run into a ball or two. He changed games. He carried innings. He gave Peoria impact production from the middle infield, and that kind of offensive jump is impossible to ignore.

The honor also marks the second straight week a Peoria Chief has been named Midwest League Player of the Week, following Won-Bin Cho’s recent recognition. That says something about the direction of the Peoria roster and the development happening inside the Cardinals’ High-A group.

Richardson’s overall 2026 numbers now reflect more than just a hot week. He is hitting .337 with 10 home runs, 26 RBIs, eight stolen bases and a 1.159 OPS. Those are not empty numbers, either. He has been a major part of Peoria’s recent offensive surge and has helped push the Chiefs back into a more competitive position in the Midwest League standings.

Selected by the Cardinals out of TCU, Richardson entered pro ball with a reputation for energy, athletic ability and a grinder’s approach. At 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds, he is not built like the traditional middle-of-the-order slugger, but baseball has a funny way of reminding everyone that production does not always come in the package scouts expect.

Richardson has brought contact, speed and defensive flexibility throughout his minor league career. Now, with the power showing up in a big way, his profile becomes much more interesting.

The Cardinals have made no secret of their desire to develop players who can handle multiple spots on the diamond. Richardson fits that mold. He has experience around the infield and brings the kind of athleticism that gives managers options. When that kind of player starts driving the baseball with authority, he moves from useful organizational depth to a name worth watching closely.

For Peoria, Richardson’s award is another sign of a club gaining momentum. For the Cardinals, it is another encouraging development in a system that has seen several position players take steps forward this season.

Richardson’s challenge now is the same one every prospect faces after a big week: proving it was not just a flash. The league will adjust. Pitchers will make changes. The test will be whether Richardson can continue controlling the strike zone, driving the ball with authority and using his athleticism to impact the game in more than one way.

Still, this was the kind of week that earns attention.

Five home runs. A .412 average. A .500 on-base percentage. A 1.794 OPS. Two multi-homer games. A five-RBI night.

That is not a footnote. That is a player kicking the door open and making sure the organization notices.

Tre Richardson III earned the honor, and the Peoria Chiefs just keep stacking reasons for Cardinals fans to pay attention.

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Graphic Credit: Tre Richardson III, Peoria Chiefs | Midwest League