Penn State’s durable bullpen workhorse with strike-throwing chops
In the 2026 season, Ben DeMell gave Penn State valuable innings out of the bullpen, posting 25 strikeouts in 29.0 innings across 23 appearances while adding two wins and a save[3]. The 6-foot-5 right-hander stands out for his durability, late-game versatility, and elite program value: he finished his Penn State career with 81 pitching appearances, fourth-most in school history[3][5]. He’s the kind of reliable, low-drama arm coaches love—experienced, strike-throwing, and battle-tested in Big Ten play[2][3].
