Indiana Wesleyan University

Arrendale was selected IWU Athlete of the Year in 1970 and all NAIA District 21 pitcher in 1970. He led the nation in strikeouts with 127 in 62 innings, single game strikeout record of 23 in a game (record still stands), single season ERA of 1.01, single season strikeouts of 127 and had two No-hitters. After graduation Arrendale became the first baseball player to play professional after being drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates in 1971. Arrendale played two years in the minor league in which he had one No-hitter and 15 strikeouts in that game.