Max Kalk

Photo by: Jack Eads, Ball State Athletics

Photo by: Josh Brunette

Photo by: Kolbi Media

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Position:
Catcher
Bats/Throws::
L/R
Height:
6-0
Weight:
193
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Appleton, Wis.

2025 (Sophomore): Started in 11 of 24 games played … slashed .348/.444/.478 in 46 at bats … hit three doubles, one home run and 14 RBI while scoring nine runs … homer was a three-run shot that tied the game at Purdue (5/6) … went 4-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored in a win over Butler (3/19) … 3-for-5 performance at Florida A&M (3/4) … pounded out two hits and two RBI in win over Bellarmine (4/1)

2024 (Freshman): Played in 17 games, making two starts … slashed .333/.444/.533 in 20 plate appearances … had a season-high two hits against USI (3/26) … hit a solo home run at Northern Illinois (5/4) … took two walks vs Bellarmine (4/2)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kimberly High School … played for Ryan McGillis … earned two letters … honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore … .312 batting average, .398 on-base percentage, .818 on-base plus slugging percentage for career.

PERSONAL: Son of Sarah and John Kalk ... has a sister, Ava ... dad played football and baseball at Lakeland University ... intends to major in education ... hopes to teach middle school or high school after college … favorite foods are chicken, steak and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches … favorite book is “Ready Player One” … favorite TV show is “Breaking Bad.”