The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW Radio is Logan Hansel-Senior-Union Baseball.

In his first start of the season Saturday, Logan pitched a complete game leading Union to a 14-2 win over Fort Zumwalt South in the Troy Tournament. He allowed 2 runs on 4 hits with 6 strikeouts and 3 walks in 5 innings. Logan also went 2 for 3 at the plate.

Early in the season, when he isn't pitching, Logan has been playing first base and hitting 4th in the lineup.

Holds the Career ERA Record - 1.1.

As a hitter - Holds the single season record for walks - 34.

Second Team All Conference as a Junior.

First Team All District as a Junior-Struck out 10 in a district game against Helias.

GPA - 3.8

Logan will continue his baseball and academic career at Maryville University.

Major - Business Administration.

Interview with Union Baseball's Logan Hansel:

Interview with Union Head Coach Derek Morgan:

The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week is Lane Mallinckrodt - St. Francis Borgia Baseball.

Pitcher, Middle Infielder, Lead off hitter.

In a 5-3 win over Pacific last week, Mallinckrodt went 2 for 3 with a solo home run, 1 run and 3 rbi.

Season Stats: Mallinckrodt leads Borgia

Hitting BA - .400, OB - .514, SLG - .633. 7 runs, 12 hits, 4 doubles and 1 home run and 7 rbi.

Pitching 1-1 Record, 5 IP, 6 runs - 5 earned runs, 9 hits, 8 strikeouts.

Defense Lane plays second base and shortstop.

Good range, good glove, strong arm.

Three Sport Athlete-Football - Basketball - Baseball.

Lane will attend Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois and play two sports - Football and Baseball.

Interview with Borgia Baseball's Lane Mallinckrodt:

Interview with Borgia Head Coach Rob Struckhoff:

The Taco Bell Athlete of the Week on KLPW Radio is Senior Baseball Player Henry Vedder-Washington Blue Jays.

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Recapping 2025 - Henry was a GAC Central 1st Team All Conference Pitcher and a Class 5 All District Player.

2025 Stats: Hitting BA - .263 OB - .398 SLG - .355 4 Doubles and 1 Home Run 6 Walks and 8 Stolen Bases. 13 RBI

Pitching: 42 IP Record 3-4 55 Strikeouts 25 Walks ERA 1.83 WHIP 1.14

2026 Stats: Hitting BA - .375 OB - .474 SLG - .563 3 Doubles 4 RBI

Pitching: 7 IP Record 1-0 11 Strikeouts 5 walks ERA - 0 1 Hit Allowed WHIP .86

Fastball/Slider/Sinker/Splitter.

Henry will continue his career at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Possible Career Path - Forensic Investigation/Business.

Interview with Washington Baseball's Henry Vedder.

Interview with Washington Baseball Head Coach Dane Gough: