University of Tennessee Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 34
Brayden Krenzel
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- RHP
- B/T:
- R/R
- Ht/Wt:
- 6-3 / 226
- Hometown:
- Dublin, Ohio
- High School:
- Dublin Jerome HS
2026
- Earned his second save of the year with two shutout innings and four strikeouts in 5-4 win over Wright State (3/7)
- Tossed three scoreless innings of relief and struck out four against Virginia Tech (3/1) to earn his first-career save at the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas
- Struck out five in two innings of relief in series-opening win against Kent State (2/20)
- Made first relief appearance of the season, striking out one batter in one scoreless inning during12-2 win over Nicholls (2/14)
2025
- Came in as relief against Wake Forest (6/2) and struck out three while only allowing a hit in 2.2 innings to help the Vols advance
- Tossed 2.2 innings allowing just one run on one hit with five strikeouts at No. 5/8 Arkansas (5/17)
- Stranded runners on the corners in a scoreless sixth inning of relief in midweek win over Indiana State (5/6)
- Struck out five over 2.2 innings of relief in series finale against No. 6/6 Ole Miss (4/13)
- Picked up his second win in as many appearances, pitching five innings in relief, allowing one run on four hits, while striking out four at South Carolina (3/30)
- Earned his first collegiate win at No. 10/12 Alabama, pitching 4.1 innings allowing one earned run on three hits, while striking out six (3/22)
- Pitched 2.1 scoreless frames of relief against ETSU, marking his longest career outing to date (3/18)
- Made first appearance as a starter, opening the game with a scoreless inning vs West Georgia (3/11)
- Punched out two in the ninth inning in 13-3 win vs Rice (3/1)
- Struck out one batter over one scoreless inning in Tennessee debut vs UNC Asheville (2/18)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Participated in both the Perfect Game and Prep Baseball All-American Games
- Played travel ball for Bo Jackson Elite, where his squad reached the Final Four at the PBR 17u Championship
- Earned numerous honors such as All-Ohio, All-District, All-Region and All-Conference
- Had multiple standout performances, such as 15 strike outs in a game and also throwing two no hitters
- Was in the National Honor Society and voted to be an Academic All-Ohio member
- A multi-sport athlete that also played basketball in high school
PERSONAL
- Born on Jan. 13, 2006
- Majoring in Finance
- Son of and Craig, a former football player for Ohio State, and Beth Krenzel
- Has two younger brothers, Austin and Colt, and a younger sister, Ellie
- Was the class Valedictorian at Dublin Jerome High School in Dublin, Ohio
- Enjoys golfing, playing video games and skiing in his free time
- Chose Tennessee over Ohio State and Kentucky because of the coaching staff, the school and the tradition
BSB | Stone Lawless Postgame Media vs. Missouri (3.20.26)
Friday, March 20
BSB | Josh Elander Postgame Media vs. Missouri (3.20.26)
Friday, March 20
BSB | Josh Elander Postgame Media vs. EKU (3.17.26)
Tuesday, March 17
BSB | Trent Gringlinger Postgame Media vs. EKU (3.17.26)
Tuesday, March 17















































