McKendree University Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2020): Made six appearances out of the bullpen...was 0-1 on the season...tossed a season-high 2 1/3 innings in the season opener against Missouri Southern State on Feb. 14...collected Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference accolades.

BEFORE McK: Pitched at Germantown High School, where he posted a a 14-4 record with a career-high 150 strikeouts in 84 2/3 innings...tossed a pair of no-hitters...collected 29 RBI at the plate...received Greater Metro Conference All-Conference honorable mention honors and was named second-team All-Area during his junior season... had a 1.36 earned run average and was named first-team All-Conference and first-team All-Area as a senior, served as team captain as a senior... was a two-time All-State All-Academic honoree and four-time Honor Roll recipient... also played for Badger Baseball Academy.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Lisa and Dean Berendt.