2018: Started in 23 of the 34 games that he played in during the season…Recorded 16 hits, 11 runs, six RBIs, two doubles and a home run…Had five multi-hit games on the year.
2017: Made 10 starts in the 19 games that he appeared in during the season…Had six hits, six runs, three doubles and six RBI on the year…Also recorded 22 putouts in his freshman season.
PRIOR TO NKU: Pilat posted a .395 batting average with 33 RBI as a junior at Brother Rice High School in Rochester Hills, Mich ... the outfielder recorded 18 doubles, seven triples and four home runs while stealing 25 bases on the season ... received All-League honors and All-County honorable mention recognition at the conclusion of the 2015 season ... as a senior, Pilat posted a .400 average with 35 runs scored and 51 RBI ... slugged 17 doubles, seven triples and four home runs ... posted 20 stolen bases as a senior.
ASALON ON PILAT: "Preston comes to us from national powerhouse Brother Rice High School. He is a true five-star athlete that runs, throws, hits for average, hits for power and is an outstanding defensive player. Preston and Justin King both play centerfield and we think they will serve as great anchors in the NKU outfield for the next four years," said Asalon.
