Will Jesske, a catcher and outfielder for the Lincoln Southeast Knights (2015-2023) and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2024–Present), has developed into a key power hitter for the team, highlighted by significant home runs in the 2026 season.
Listen to an interview with Jesske to hear more about how he went from high school to college baseball.
2026 Season Highlights
- vs. No. 7 Auburn (Feb. 27, 2026): Hit a clutch 3-run home run in the 10th inning to lead Nebraska to a 9-8 victory.
- vs. Grand Canyon (Feb. 16, 2026): Hit a 405-foot solo home run to left field, part of a 3-for-3 performance in a 9-1 win.
- vs. Stanford (Feb. 16, 2026): Hit a two-run homer.
- Early 2026 Performance: Through early March 2026, he was a key contributor, featuring in multiple highlights including RBI doubles against Florida State and home runs in the MLB Desert Invitational.
2025 Season Highlights
- vs. Michigan (April 8, 2025): Hit a solo home run to help lead the Huskers.
- Performance: Finished the 2025 season with a .288 batting average, six doubles, one triple, and three homers, appearing in 43 games.
2024 Season Highlights
- Freshman Year: Appeared in 19 games with four starts, recording a .280 batting average.
- vs. Grand Canyon: Recorded a multi-hit game including a double.
Career Summary
Jesske has established himself as a consistent hitter, compiling a .294 average over his first three years (2024-2026) at Nebraska, with 6 home runs and 29 RBI.
