The RoundHouse | 1/26/2022 3:20:00 PM

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Dave Lucas played shortstop for Wichita State baseball in 1982 and 1983. He hit .327 with 15 doubles in 1982 for the College World Series runner-up Shockers.
 
In the College World Series, he hit a two-run single off Texas' Calvin Schiraldi as part of a six-run third inning that lifted the Shockers to an 8-4 win, eliminated the Longhorns and sent the Shockers to the championship round. Lucas went 2 for 5 in that game and drove in three runs.
 
Lucas, coach Gene Stephenson said, was the perfect fit for that team because of his solid defense and hitting. The Shockers possessed plenty of power and great pitching. Lucas made all the routine plays at shortstop and turned defense into a plus for that team.

Lucas talks about his journey to Wichita State, which started in Alaska, and almost detoured to Southern Cal. He discusses the rough start to the season, how the Shockers bounced back and what it was like going to Omaha just as ESPN coverage began highlighting college baseball.
 
The 1982 College World Series team will be recognized at the First Pitch Banquet on Saturday (Jan. 29).

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