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Former Husker Wilkening plays the waiting game as pro baseball stays on hold

Lincoln Journal-Star | June 6, 2020

Related Topics: Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, That's What, Nebraska, Lincoln

Nebraska's Jesse Wilkening takes a swing during a 2017 contest against Maryland at Haymarket Park. Wilkening is now in the Philadelphia Phillies' minor league system.

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Nebraska catcher Jesse Wilkening (right) shakes hands with Huskers pitcher Jake McSteen in the bullpen after a warm-up session during a 2017 practice.

The former Nebraska catcher and current minor leaguer in the Philadelphia Phillies system continues to hold out hope that he'll continue his professional career on a baseball diamond somewhere this season. And does so with help from a lesson he learned from his time in Lincoln.

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