While his photo may not line the All-State wall at Wright City High School, his impact on the athletic programs is immeasurable.Senior Devin Telkamp has never led his team in scoring or batting average, but he has defined himself as one of the Wildcats’ hardest working student-athletes.A three-sport athlete, he will have taken very few breaks by the time his senior year concludes with a walk across the stage to claim his diploma in May.Telkamp is eager to begin his senior baseball season, during which he will be the Wildcats’ starting infielder as either shortstop or pitcher. He has been a four-year varsity competitor on the diamond, playing third base as an underclassman.Last spring he batted .386 with 27 hits, including seven doubles and a triple. He scored 18 runs, while recording 13 RBIs.He also devotes much of his time during the offseason to play select baseball for the St. Charles Capitals.Telkamp is just a few weeks removed from the Wildcats’ best basketball finish in seven seasons, as they went 13-13. While his numbers were limited, he played a pivotal role off the bench and as a defender. He was a member of the varsity hoops teams for three seasons.This past fall, Telkamp decided to pick up another sport, joining the cross country team to stay fit for his other passions. But he ended up taking a liking for the sport, working his way into the Top 5 lineup on the varsity level.Telkamp plans to attend Meramec Community College and major in physical therapy while continuing his baseball career.Q: If you had to pick just one sport to play, which would be your selection and why?“Definitely baseball. I’ve played it for 11 years now, and it’s always been a passion.”Q: What would you consider your role on the basketball team?“Mostly I think I did the things that didn’t show up in the stats. I was more of a hustle player. I got Ty and Brett the ball and let them go to work.”Q: What made you decide to run cross country?“Chase Jones came up to me the day of the first practice and asked me if I wanted to run. Once he mentioned it would help me get in shape for baseball, I was sold.”Q: What are your goals for this baseball season?“Our main goal is to win conference and take it one game at a time to win districts ... I’m really hoping to get first-team all-conference after getting second-team last year.”Q: What position do you most enjoy in baseball?“I enjoy pitching a lot. I always feel like I’m in control. I feel like I control the pace of the game, and I don’t get that at any other position.”Q: What is your signature pitch?“Probably my cutter, because it looks like a fastball, but it cuts a little bit and gets a lot of batters off balance.”Q: What areas of your game have improved the most?“Freshman and sophomore year were rocky, and last year was a breakout year. I started paying attention to what Austin Marsh was doing and keeping my bat at a different level, and it worked out.”Q: What type of legacy do you hope to leave on the school?“I hope to leave a legacy of being a good person and competitor on the field. Trying to be a good role model who always comes out and works hard.”Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your life?“My brother for sure. He taught me how to throw a baseball and swing a bat.”Q: What is the most important lesson a teacher or coach has taught you?“Coach Halteman taught me about being dedicated to success and how important hard work and communication are. He’s a good role model of that.”Q: What is the best part about attending Wright City High School?“It’s a small school, and everybody knows each other. You get along with most everybody, and I like the small class sizes.”Q: How do you think your coaches would describe you?“As someone who works hard and is a good role model.Q: If you could travel anywhere, where would you choose?“Florida, because it’s good weather all the time.”Favorite Food: “Pizza.”Favorite Restaurant: “Buffalo Wild Wings.”Favorite Movie: “Field of Dreams.”Favorite TV Show: “The Walking Dead.”Favorite Song:“Bright Lights.”Favorite Musician: “Matchbox Twenty.”TELKAMP HOPES TO SET POSITIVE EXAMPLEDerrick Forsythe photo.