Braden Rosenthal brings two-way upside and a high-IQ, leadership pedigree to Samford
Rosenthal arrives at Samford in the 2026 season as a 6-foot-3, 210-pound RHP/INF from Calvary Christian Academy, where he was a three-time All-District pick, two-time All-County selection, district player of the year, and team captain/MVP[1][2]. He also backed it up with real production: eighth in school history in hits, fifth in doubles, fourth in RBI, third in walks, seventh in strikeouts, and 10th in ERA[2]. That two-way résumé, plus the fact that he’s already shown impact, competitiveness, and leadership, makes him an intriguing fit for a program that values versatile, tough, baseball-savvy players[1][2].
