Lucas Loos, a senior baseball player at Eastern Illinois, has been named to the 2024 Brooks Wallace Award watch list for the nation's top shortstop. The award, presented by the College Baseball Foundation, recognizes players for both offensive and defensive skills. The top 100 shortstops were announced, showcasing impressive offensive and defensive performances.

By the Numbers
  • Lucas Loos leads the Panthers in slugging percentage (.709) and ranks in the top five in the Ohio Valley Conference with an OPS of 1.142.
  • He leads the OVC with 18 doubles and is fifth in home runs with 11, while also leading the team in batting average (.359) and on-base percentage (.433).
Yes, But State of Play
  • Lucas Loos and the Panthers are gearing up for their series finale against Southern Indiana, scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. in Evansville.
  • The Brooks Wallace Award is wide open this season with 27 conferences represented in the initial top 100 watch list.
What's Next

As the season progresses, the performances of the top shortstops will continue to be closely monitored, leading to the eventual presentation of the Brooks Wallace Award by the College Baseball Foundation.

Bottom Line

Lucas Loos' exceptional performance has earned him a spot on the Brooks Wallace Award watch list, showcasing his leadership in offensive and defensive skills as a top shortstop in the nation.