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Corey Kirk
Corey Kirk
Steve Woltmann

Vidal Colon #7 C

  • Position:
    Catcher
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    195
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Grafton, Wis.
  • Highschool:
    University School of Milwaukee

Summary

Biography

2026 (JUNIOR)
  • Named Co-Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the All-Defensive Team.
  • Selected No.3 on #SCTopTen against UNC Greensboro on March 15 for a diving leap in center field
  • Played in 48 games, collecting 44 games mainly between the outfield and at catcher.
  • Batted the third-best batting average (.279), collecting 41 hits, 11 doubles, a pair of home runs and 29 RBI with a .401 on-base percentage.
  • Collected a season-high three hits in UIC’s 10-2 victory over Illinois State on ESPNU on May 8.

2025 (SOPHOMORE)
  • Played in 35 games, collecting 27 starts.
  • Batted .264 with an OPS of .781. Tallied 28 hits, including four home runs and 17 RBI.
  • Tallied three hits in UIC’s 11-5 victory over Missouri State in the 2025 MVC Baseball Championship.
  • Stole a season-high two bags against Washington on April 28.
2024 (FRESHMAN)
  • Played in 38 games for the Flames, starting 25.

  • Recorded a two double, three RBI game against Milwaukee on March 26, 2024.

  • Had a .387 on-base percentage for the season.


HIGH SCHOOL/ PERSONAL:
  • A dedicated catcher, infielder, and outfielder, Vidal earned three varsity letters in baseball during his high school years at University School of Milwaukee.
  • On the football field, he showcased his skills as a running back and linebacker, lettering for four years and earning First Team All-Conference honors in both sports.
  • His athletic achievements include PBR First Team All-State in baseball and Honorable Mention All-State recognition in football.
  • Growing up, his favorite team was the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • His favorite player growing up was Jonathan Lucroy.
  • Considers his hidden, non-baseball talent is playing video games.
  • Favorite social media app is Instagram.
  • Enjoys cooking some sort of pasta or steak at home.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2024Freshman

    Catcher
    5'10" 195 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2025Sophomore

    Catcher
    5'10" 195 lbs
    5
  • 7

    2026Junior

    Catcher
    5'10" 195 lbs
    7