Kaleb
Wilkey

Verbally committed to Evansville.

Triton JC commit. We were able to get multiple looks at Wilkey over the last few weeks and he continues to stand out for the Warriors. Finished 1-for-2 with a double, two RBIs, run scored and two walks. Hits out of the four-hole and has a calmness and polish to him in big spots with runners in scoring position.

Triton JC commit. Currently ranked No. 150 in the state. Listed at 5-foot-10, 180-pounds, round shoulders with some strength throughout. Quality receiver and defender behind the plate with a clean catch/throw. Hit out of the cleanup spot and recorded a single on the day. The right-handed hitter has a fluid load that builds up momentum, staying flat and simple through the zone. 

Triton JC commit. Currently ranked No. 150 in the Illinois’ 2023 class. 5-foot-10, 180-pound, muscle-bound, durable, right-handed hitting catcher. Caught and hit in the four hole. Was one of the key run producers for Lincoln-Way West on the day. Finished 2-for-3 with two RBI (the first two of the game). Fought off a pitch in his first at-bat for a two-out RBI single to center field that plated the first run of the game. Hit a ground ball that got by the third baseman in his second at-bat that knocked in a run. Also flew out to center field. Tough out, sees a lot of pitches, rarely chases out of the zone and above-average bat-to-ball skills. Defensively, handles the pitching staff well. Clean receiver, active blocker and controls the game. 

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: RHH. Quiet setup, balanced, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Athletic swing with intent, advanced bat speed, direct path to baseball, consistent hard contact with line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 92.14 max exit velocity, averaged 87.05 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: 2.05-2.15 pop times. Athletic footwork, quick exchange, accurate throws.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60. Above average runner.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg lift, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short swing, direct path, stays inside the baseball, opposite field approach, line drives.
Power: 88.59 max exit velocity, averaged 80.19 mph. 228’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.18 pop times. Flashes athleticism behind the plate, advanced block, quick exchange/release.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame. Strong lower half, defined wrists/forearms.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with a slightly open stance, smooth load, short stride to even, quiet and controlled operation throughout.  Simple right-handed stroke with bat strength, uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, hard contact on the barrel.
Power: 92.86 max exit velocity, averaged 83.19 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 86 mph. Arm plays short and from an over-the-top slot. Showed true accuracy to the bag from the crouch and above-average arm strength on the diamond.
Defense: 2.00-2.04 pop times. Worked out at catcher and on the infield. Athletic actions from the crouch, loose/flexible hips, quick feet that work direct to target, soft hands with a quick and clean exchange to release. Hands play low to the ground and out front of body on the infield, profiles best at third base.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame; sturdy lower half.
Defense: 2.12-2.22 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and on the infield. Quiet stance, controlled actions, soft hands, quick hand transfer to release. Fields low to the ground on the dirt, soft hands work out front, quick hand transfer to release.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 79 mph. Short and loose arm action plays from an over-the-top slot behind the plate. Lowers to a more high 3/4 release on the infield.
Hit: SHH. Balanced setup, smooth and simple load, toe-tap trigger to stride.  Strong hands, uphill path, consistently went the other way.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-8, 158-pounds. Lean, athletic frame. Room to fill out.
Hit: SH. Slightly crouched, open setup, leg lift, strides to closed.  Bat travels on an uphill path through the zone, back foot drags.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Short, compact arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Upright setup behind the plate, clean exchange, feet shuffle on line with target, plays behind the baseball.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60. 

Positional Profile: C/1B 
Body: 5-foot-7, 148-pounds. 
Defense: 2.54-2.69 pop times, Athletic setup behind the plate, fluid feet.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot.
Hit: SH. Open setup, smooth load, leg-kick timing trigger. Short path, pull-side approach, fluid rhythm from the left side. 
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.