Bentley University

Brandon Bingel’s second season as Bentley’s pitching coach yielded historic results in 2026. The Falcons won the program’s first Northeast 10 title, first NCAA Regional title, and reached the NCAA DII World Series for the first time in program history.

Bentley’s pitching staff posted numerous program records in 2026. Pat Heber and Sam Belliveau both won 10 games that year – the most in a season in program history. Zach Eigenbrod set the single-season record for strikeouts (106), and he tied the Bentley record for strikeouts in a game (15, vs. Southern Conn.).

As a pitching staff, the 2026 Falcons set the new program standard for strikeouts in a season (529). Heber finished the 2026 campaign as Bentley’s all-time leader in wins (23) and strikeouts (529).

Bingel was a two-way standout at Bryant University from 2014-2016. He appeared in 34 games on the mound, including 20 starts, going 15-8 while pitching to a 3.84 ERA. He played in 157 games and was versatile, as he started at seven different positions throughout his career. He posted a career slash line of .287/.365/.449 with 139 hits, 21 doubles, 5 triples, 16 home runs, and 89 RBI over his three collegiate seasons.

Bingel was a 2-time Division-I All-New England First Team and 2x All-NEC First team selection.

Following college, Bingel was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 and was named a Minor League Baseball All-Star, recording 19 straight scoreless innings to start his professional career. Bingel continued his two-way career in his last season of professional baseball slashing .308/.419/.404 in 95 games as a position player.
Bingel was inducted into the St. John’s Prep Hall of Fame in 2024.