Kaleb Bendorf
Photo Courtesy of Whit’s Photography
Kaleb Bendorf is a 10-year-old fourth grader and Walden Lake Elementary in his third season as a baseball player. Let’s get to know him!
How long have you been playing baseball?
A year and a half, 3 seasons
What other sports do you play?
Flag Football with UA RISE, Championship Ring for March 2024
What’s a sport that you haven’t played that you’d like to give a try?
I’d like to try basketball because it looks fun to run and juke people.
Do you have a favorite highlight or career play?
My highlight was pitching the championship game in my second season for the City Cuts! I had 10 strikeouts.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to be a safety director and pastor like my dad!
Who’s your favorite professional player in any sport?
Parker Messick, pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians organization
What advice would you give a kid who wants to play a sport for the first time on a team?
I would tell them always be ready, enjoy the time with your team and do your best!
What’s your favorite meal or snack to eat after a game?
Culver’s chicken strips with fries and root beer.
If you got to make your own team, what would the name be and what color would the jerseys be?
If I could make my own team the name would be Warriors and the jerseys would be black, red and white.
What are some of your favorite songs to listen to get ready for game day?
Answer: Lion, Tell the World, Rolex