Sam Wendel

Tri- C baseball commit | Hilliard Bradley 2026 | @T3_Warhawks

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

I’m proud to announce my commitment to Tri-C to further my academic and athletic career. I want to thank the Lord and Savior, my family for always supporting me, and all of my coaches and teammates along the way. Blessed for the opportunity. #GoTops

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Senior Spotlight: Sam Wendel!

Proudest Accomplishment: Getting to play varsity as a freshman
Fave Baseball Memory: Playoff run in 2024
Best Advice: Keep working hard and believe in yourself
Greatest Influence (other than parents): Coach Starling was a great influence in my life. I will always appreciate what I was able to learn from him

Senior Night is TONIGHT! Bring it on with full H.E.A.R.T.s!

[Bradley High School @BradleyHS]

Legacy left. Thanks Coach Starling. #HEART #BCLAW

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

ICYMI 💙

This Friday, April 24th, we will honor the life and legacy of Coach Dave Starling with a memorial dedication of our victory bell before our home game against Olentangy Orange.

We invite all former players, families, and members of the community to join us for this special evening as we celebrate and remember a coach who meant so much to so many.

First pitch is set for 5:15 PM, with the memorial dedication taking place beforehand.

Join us for a meaningful night as we honor Coach Starling’s lasting impact on our program and community.

#HEART #BringItOn

[Columbus Dispatch Preps @DispatchPreps]

Bradley baseball, new coach Greg Behan honor Dave Starling's legacy https://t.co/2Zl2mFfjmU

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

4 DAYS UNTIL OCC PLAY 🐆⚾
SAM WENDEL | #4 | RHP | Senior

📚 Favorite Subject: History
🎯 Season Goal: Win as many games as possible
🍝 Pregame Meal: Banana
🎵 Walk-Up Song: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
🎓 Post-High School: Attending Cuyahoga Community College to play baseball

Bring It On. 🔵⚫ #JaguarsBaseball #HilliardBradley #OCC

[Coach Behan @Coach_Behan11]

Let’s go Sam! 🐆🐾⚾️

Really enjoying getting to know Sam, seeing him put in the work, and be a leader with the guys so far.

Very high ceiling arm who found the right spot to continue the climb. Excited to see all he accomplishes this year and at the next level

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

@CoachHaswell21 @TriCAthletics @HBJagsBaseball Thank you Coach!!

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

I’m proud to announce my commitment to Tri-C to further my academic and athletic career. I want to thank the Lord and Savior, my family for always supporting me, and all of my coaches and teammates along the way. Blessed for the opportunity. #GoTops

[Hilliard Bradley Athletic Boosters @BradleyAB]

💙⚾️We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Coach Dave Starling’s family, friends and all the young men he has coached over his Hall of Fame career. Such an honor to have had him at Bradley. ⚾️💙

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

Good outing to end the summer.

End of the year summer statistics:

35.2 Innings | 2.9 ERA | 1.5 Whip | 13 BB | 44 Ks |

FB: 84-87 T88
CH: 79-82
CRV: 72-75

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

Good bullpen today mainly focused on mechanics

FB: 85-87 MPH
CH: 79-82
CRV: 70-73

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

Great outing this weekend!

6 innings | 14 Ks | 0 BB | 2 H | 0 R

FB sat low-mid 80s

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

Good outing this weekend at @PerfectGameUSA Cincinnati

6 innings | 1 ER | 1 BB | 8 K’s

T-88 MPH (Via Pocket Radar)

[Sam Wendel @SWendel21]

End of Junior Year

I received OCC awards

Stats:

10 Games
43.2 innings
3.1 ERA
39 Ks
1.433 Whip

@HBJagsBaseball @GGElite2026

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Congratulations @SWendel21

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Hilliard Bradley 8
Dublin Coffman 5

WP: Wendel (3-4)
LP: Brand
S: Knupp (1)

Wendel: 3 ERs, 7 Ks, 1 BB

Alexander: 1/1, R
Bowers: 1/4, 2B
Minamyer: 1/4, 3-R HR
Navarro: 3/4, 2 Rs
Parsons: 2/3, 2B, 3 RBIs

@OHCDBCA

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Hilliard Bradley (6-10) 0
Olentangy Liberty (15-4) 2

WP: Bonacci
LP: Wendel (2-3)

Wendel: 6 IP, 0 ERs, 7 Ks, 3BBs

@OHCDBCA

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Upper Arlington (4-1) 1
Hilliard Bradley (4-2) 2

WP: Wendel (2-0)
LP: Stephan

Wendel threw a 7 inning complete game with 5 K’s and 1 ER.

Barkhimer: 1/2, 1 R, SB
Bowers: 2/3, 2 2B, 2 RBIs
Navarro: 1/3, 1 R

@OHCDBCA

#HEART

[Hilliard Bradley Jaguars Baseball @HBJagsBaseball]

Hilliard Bradley (1-1) 10
Male (KY) (7-4) 0

WP: Wendel (1-0)
LP: Goodman

Wendel: 6 IP, 0 R, 7 K’s

Alexander: 3/3 and 2 RBIs
Barkhimer: 1/2, 2 runs and a SB
Chittum: 2/2 and 2 RBIs
Nashalsky: 1/2, 1 RBI, 3 runs

@OHCDBCA

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