Nebraska’s standout shortstop Dylan Carey has added another accolade to a season that already felt like a showcase of excellence. The College Baseball Foundation announced that Carey earned a spot on its 2026 All‑America team, marking the second time the senior has been recognized by the organization.
Selected by a panel of CBF award committee members, Carey joins UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky as one of only two shortstops honored this year. The foundation’s methodology, which blends statistical performance with peer review, underscores the significance of the selection.
Carey’s résumé reads like a catalog of awards: he captured the Brooks Wallace Award, was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, secured first‑team All‑Big Ten honors, and earned third‑team All‑America distinction from Perfect Game. Over 53 games he batted .353, drove in 65 runs, scored 53 times, and smashed 16 doubles while adding 15 home runs and two triples. Defensively, he posted a .981 fielding percentage with just four errors in 216 chances and turned 29 double plays.
A Milestone Season
Beyond the numbers, his impact reshaped the program’s record books. He became the all‑time leader in career doubles and the ninth Husker to reach the 200‑hit, 150‑run, 150‑RBI milestone, a testament to his consistency and durability.
The recognition will be celebrated at the 2027 Night of Champions, scheduled for February 11 in Overland Park, Kansas. Presented by Prairiefire, the ceremony will honor the class of standout athletes who have defined a remarkable season for Nebraska baseball.