Caleb Jeske '20 Recruiting Profile

http://https://www.perfectgame.org/Players/Playerprofile.aspx?ID=550631

http://http://members.baseballfactory.http://http://members.baseballfactory.336967http://https://dashboard.nationalpid.com/athletepages/views/336967Ihttp://https://dashboard.nationalpid.com/athletepages/views/336967 am a 6' catcher from Angwin, CA, a small town in the Napa Valley. Since my freshman year I have been the starting catcher for the St. Helena High School varsity baseball squad, earning MVP honors both years, and receiving the 2018 All-League First Team for the North Coast League. I’ll play club ball with the NorCal Baseball 2020 Red Prime team this year.  I played Napa American Legion 19u & 17u teams the last 3 yrs based at the Veteran's Home in Yountville, CA where we have the honor of playing for the the Vets through the summer and into October.

I aspire to attend and play ball at the highest level institution possible. I hope to attend a school that will challenge me, preparing me to reach my fullest potential as a baseball player and as a contributing member of society. Improving my game on and off the field is my responsibility, ultimately.  I'm looking for a team that values self-discipline and accountability.

But it's not all about me.  Most important is what I can do for my team, not only athletically, but by helping to build trust with teammates and coaches based on respect.  Yes, we are all excellent athletes, but we don't have to be cocky about it. We can boost each other for our successes, and challenge/motivate each other to keep improving.

Baseball has taught me a discipline which I  translate to all areas of my life.  Taking AP  courses is hard work, but worth the effort.  Memorizing pages of lines for our school plays takes focus, teamwork, and hours of practice, but the payoffs are an amazing production, and great friendships and memories. Living a balanced lifestyle is a discipline I benefit from every day by avoiding toxic behaviors and substances, getting enough sleep, great nutrition, and strength training. It's a win-win for me.

My parents, coaches, and teachers say I'm easy-going and adaptable. Not much bothers me. I don't like being wrong, but I can take criticism when it's due. I like meeting new people, trying new foods, learning about different cultures. Growing up on the most ethnically diverse college campus(Pacific Union College) in America has helped on that last point.  I don't see race or cultural differences as a liability but an asset, and I have friends from nearly every continent who can vouch for that. Our differences make us stronger.  I look forward to working with a diverse team and attending a school that values these qualities while putting my strengths to good use for the benefit of their baseball program.