Swarthmore College Athletics

A three-sport standout, Peichel left a lasting impact on the football, wrestling, and baseball programs. As a member of the football team, Peichel garnered three All-Centennial selections and holds every all-time punt return record at Swarthmore. A defensive back, he earned consecutive first-team nods in 1987 and 1988, while garnering an honorable mention in 1986. In the winter, Peichel transitioned to the mat where he achieved some of his greatest athletic accomplishments, posting a 107-29-2 career record to become second all-time in career wins. In 1987, Peichel placed seventh at the NCAA Championships to earn All-American status in the 150-pound weight class. He ended his wrestling career with three All-Centennial selections, finishing second place twice with one third-place finish at the conference championships. On the baseball diamond, Peichel still ranks inside the top-10 all-time in three career categories: tenth in slugging percentage (.520) and walks (60), and fifth in triples (9). He also holds the sixth-highest single-season batting average in program history, hitting an impressive .433 in 1986. One of the best overall athletes of his era, Peichel was a Robert Dunn Award winner, Dick Hall Baseball Award recipient, a McCabe Scholar, and a two-time NCAA Academic All-American in economics.