JustinWillett

Madison on Willett: ?Justin is a switch hitter who has good defensive skills and hands and will compete for playing time at third base. Because of his size and defensive skills and if he can show potential as a hitter, he will have a good chance to contribute a lot in his first year with us.?

At St. Catharine: Saw action in 46 games, coming to the plate 134 times as a freshman? Tallied 38 hits, 36 runs, 12 doubles, three triples and four homeruns?Also knocked in 28 RBI with a .284 batting average? Earned 16 walks and led the team in hit by pitches with 18? Posted a .474 on base percentage? Also collected 38 putouts and 74 assists.

High School: Lettered every year at Marion County? Selected to the East-West All-Star Team following senior year in 2000? Named to the 2000 Baseball Factory All-America Team? Voted two-time All-District (1999, 2000)? Four-time member of the Heartland Athletic Conference Team (1997-2000)? Member of the National Honor Society as a senior? Earned Academic All-State honors in 1998, 1999 and 2000? Lettered three years in basketball (1998-2000).

Personal: Full name is Justin Stuart Willett? Born on Dec. 15, 1981? Son of Joe and Freda Willett? One brother, Jason, 21? Lists winning the 1999 Hap Dumont World Series and playing in the prestigious Perfect Game World Showcase as his athletic highlights? Chose Kentucky because of its outstanding academic programs and to compete in the Southeastern Conference? Selected UK over William and Mary, Cincinnati, and Eastern Kentucky.