Read the full article on KETV 7
The College Baseball Foundation announced on Saturday that Nebraska senior Dylan Carey was named the recipient of the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award, which goes to the nation’s top shortstop.Carey joins Alex Gordon as the only Huskers to receive the Brooks Wallace Award.The Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award was first awarded in 2004 and was named in honor of former Texas Tech shortstop Brooks Wallace, who played for the Red Raiders from 1977 to 1980 and passed away from leukemia at the age of 27.Carey was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, earning first-team all-Big Ten honors. The Colorado native hit .353 with 16 doubles, two triples and 15 home runs, becoming Nebraska’s all-time leader in career doubles.In the field, Carey committed just four errors in 216 chances for a .981 fielding percentage while turning 29 double plays at shortstop.He said this honor is something he will never forget.”This is such a blessing,” Carey said. “It’s been a dream come true to be a Husker. I’ve been a Husker fan my entire life, so to wear the ‘N’ for four years is truly a blessing.”Head coach Will Bolt said Carey’s daily approach led him to this honor.“What makes Dylan special goes beyond the numbers and accolades,” Bolt said. “He represents this program the right way, on and off the field, and our guys look up to him for it. Nebraska baseball is incredibly proud of him, and this award couldn’t have gone to a better person.”
The College Baseball Foundation announced on Saturday that Nebraska senior Dylan Carey was named the recipient of the 2026 Brooks Wallace Award, which goes to the nation’s top shortstop.
Carey joins Alex Gordon as the only Huskers to receive the Brooks Wallace Award.
Advertisement
The Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award was first awarded in 2004 and was named in honor of former Texas Tech shortstop Brooks Wallace, who played for the Red Raiders from 1977 to 1980 and passed away from leukemia at the age of 27.
Carey was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, earning first-team all-Big Ten honors. The Colorado native hit .353 with 16 doubles, two triples and 15 home runs, becoming Nebraska’s all-time leader in career doubles.
In the field, Carey committed just four errors in 216 chances for a .981 fielding percentage while turning 29 double plays at shortstop.
He said this honor is something he will never forget.
“This is such a blessing,” Carey said. “It’s been a dream come true to be a Husker. I’ve been a Husker fan my entire life, so to wear the ‘N’ for four years is truly a blessing.”
Head coach Will Bolt said Carey’s daily approach led him to this honor.
“What makes Dylan special goes beyond the numbers and accolades,” Bolt said. “He represents this program the right way, on and off the field, and our guys look up to him for it. Nebraska baseball is incredibly proud of him, and this award couldn’t have gone to a better person.”
