Oklahoma Baptist's Wells Breaks Single Season Homerun Record

Bison split doubleheader with Harding as slugger sets new program mark

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the explosive motion of a baseball player swinging a bat and hitting a home run, with the player's form fragmented into overlapping planes of vivid team colors.Oklahoma Baptist's star slugger shatters the school's single-season home run record in a hard-fought doubleheader against Harding University.Shawnee Today

Oklahoma Baptist University baseball player Jared Wells broke the school's single-season home run record in a doubleheader split against Harding University on Thursday. The Bison won the first game 3-1 before falling 13-4 in the nightcap, moving their overall record to 34-7 on the season.

Why it matters

Wells' historic achievement comes as Oklahoma Baptist continues its strong season, currently sitting at 34-7 overall. The home run record is a significant individual milestone that showcases the Bison's offensive firepower and Wells' standout performance this year.

The details

In the doubleheader, Wells hit his 23rd home run of the season, surpassing the previous Oklahoma Baptist single-season record. The Bison won the first game 3-1 before dropping the second contest 13-4 against Harding.

  • The doubleheader took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026 at Regent Bank Park in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
  • Wells broke the single-season home run record during the doubleheader.

The players

Jared Wells

A standout baseball player for Oklahoma Baptist University who broke the school's single-season home run record.

Oklahoma Baptist University

The college baseball team that Wells plays for, currently 34-7 on the season.

Harding University

The opposing team that split the doubleheader with Oklahoma Baptist, winning the second game 13-4.

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What they’re saying

“Jared has been a huge part of our success this season. To break the home run record is an incredible individual accomplishment that speaks to his talent and hard work.”

— Mike Metheny, Oklahoma Baptist Head Baseball Coach

What’s next

Oklahoma Baptist will look to build on Wells' record-breaking performance as they continue their conference schedule. The Bison's next game is on Saturday against rival Southern Nazarene University.

The takeaway

Jared Wells' historic home run achievement highlights the offensive firepower of the Oklahoma Baptist baseball team, which is enjoying a standout season so far. The Bison will look to ride this momentum as they push towards the postseason.