Lucas Stone '24 Recruiting Profile

While earning a bachelor's degree is my top priority, playing baseball at the collegiate level is my greatest goal.  My strongest attributes as a teammate and player are my work ethic and team-first approach.  I understand the importance of playing a role, doing a job, and making sacrifices for the greater good of the team.

As a freshman at Eaton High School in Eaton, Colorado, I was a three-sport athlete (cross country, basketball, baseball), but focused my attention on baseball and basketball for my final three years. During my sophomore year, I was a role-player on the 2-time 3A State Championship Eaton High School varsity baseball team, playing left field in late innings and as a pinch runner. My greatest accomplishment in baseball came in my junior year as the starting right fielder, pitcher, and two-hole hitter for the Eaton High School varsity baseball team, where we achieved the 3A State Championship title for the third year in a row.  During the state tournament, my batting average was .562 with 9 runs scored in 4 games. I was the winning pitcher for the first game in the state tournament.  In 2023, I ended the high school season leading the Eaton Reds varsity baseball team in doubles, triples, and fielding percentage. In addition, I ended the season with the following rankings in the 3A Patriot League: #6 in runs with 39, #9 in batting average (.470), #9 in RBIs with 32, #12 in on-base percentage (.578), a fielding percentage of 1000, and a pitching ERA of 2.62. 

I am a leader both on and off of the field. I have high integrity, which has opened doors to other leadership opportunities such as a LINK Leader (Eaton High School's leadership program), a Camp Counselor at Vacation Bible School, and the Sports Editor for Red Ink, my high school newspaper.  As a confirmed Lutheran, I rely on my faith and family when faced with adversity.  

As a dedicated student, I have accomplished many academic achievements.  My current GPA is a 3.79 and I received an overall score of 990 on the SAT exam.  I have made Honor Roll every semester of my high school career, even while taking college level classes.  I received recognition as an Academic All State athlete and an Academic All Conference athlete.