Jaylen Wilbon

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Photo by: Michael Ananea

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Position:
OF
Ht./Wt.:
5-9 / 179
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Cordova, Tenn.
Prev School:
St. Benedict at Auburndale
NIL:
R/R

Academic Honors:
- 2019 AAC All-Academic Team

2020 (Freshman):
Started 15 of his 17 games played during the Tigers’ 17-game season … hit .271 with two doubles and six RBI … also plated 16 runs … had five multi-hit games … went 4-for-5 with three RBI against Western Illinois (Feb. 28).

2019 (Freshman):
Redshirted.

Prep:
A Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association All-State player … led the team in hitting as a senior with seven doubles, two triples and two home runs … batted .405 with 20 RBI, six doubles, four triples and 20 stolen bases as a junior … lettered four years, starting at Memphis University School before transferring to St. Benedict at Auburndale for junior and senior seasons … starting center fielder for the Eagles, helped the team to a 22-7 record in 2017 … also played summer baseball with the Ohio Warhawks … outstanding student as well, an AP and Honor Roll student and has volunteered with St. Jude and Memphis Special Olympics.

Personal:
Wilbon is the son of Clarence and Mallory Wilbon.