steady-ball, defense-first backstop giving Ball State a reliable left-handed bat
In the 2026 season, Ball State catcher Max Kalk hit .235 with 28 hits, 11 RBI, 23 runs, four doubles, one triple and one homer while handling the everyday catching load, a profile that screams dependable glue guy more than flash. He’s a 6-foot, 205-pound senior from Appleton, Wis., bats left and throws right, and Ball State’s own award note called him the team’s primary catcher and a CSC Academic All-District selection—good signs for leadership, toughness and baseball IQ. If you need a steady catcher who can manage a staff and grind through a season, Kalk fits nicely.
