KalenGibson

Madison on Gibson: “Kalen is an outstanding athlete who needs experience to reach his full potential. He struggled with control in the fall, but because of his desire to compete and his athleticism, he should be an outstanding contributor for UK in his career.”

High School: Appeared in Kentucky State Final Four in his junior and senior years… A 4.0 student at Webster County High School… Led his team to the state final four as a junior as he batted .509, ripped nine homeruns and drove in 56 runs… The Slaughters, Ky. native finished the 2001 campaign with a 7-2 record on the mound, striking out 70 batters in 50 innings pitched.

Personal: Full name is Kalen Ryan Gibson…Born Sept. 19, 1983… Son of Michael and Tonis Gibson… Has two brothers, Micah (21) and Bryce (17)… Chose UK to play in the Southeastern Conference and the people… Selected UK over Western Kentucky and Louisville