University of Texas at Tyler Athletics

Prior to UT Tyler: Played at Texas Tech University (2022), Lubbock Christian University (2023–2024), and Lamar University (2025)... Redshirted at Texas Tech... At Lubbock Christian, recorded a 7.48 ERA over 13 appearances in 2023 with 33 strikeouts and 2 saves, and a 5.48 ERA over 22 appearances in 2024 with 64 strikeouts, 4 wins, and 4 saves... At Lamar in 2025, posted a 0.00 ERA in 6 appearances with 5 strikeouts.

High School: Graduate of Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas... Played baseball and football... Honorable Mention All-State outfielder (2019), First Team All-District pitcher (2021)... Played travel ball for Lonestar Baseball Club.

Personal: Son of Dan and Shellie Abel... Has two brothers, Gunnar and Garrett... Majoring in Chemical Engineering... Favorite hobby is hunting... Favorite food is ribeye, favorite drink is Dr. Pepper... Chose UT Tyler for the strong baseball program and chemical engineering department... Favorite thing about UT Tyler is the mix of returners and transfers who all share one goal: winning a national championship... Can juggle, knows all 50 states in alphabetical order, and attended the same high school as Johnny Manziel.