Cornhusker Bombshell: DII Home Run King Jett Buck Rockets Into Lincoln for Final College Chapter
Hold onto your peanuts and Cracker Jacks, Husker Nation — Nebraska baseball just swung for the fences and landed a blistering bat with All-American credentials. The Cornhuskers have officially added Jett Buck, a Division II power-hitting phenom and shortstop from Washburn University, via the transfer portal. And if his stats are any indication, this isn’t just a roster move — it’s an offensive arms race escalation.
️ Who is Jett Buck? A Powerhouse in Cleats
Buck isn’t your average college ballplayer — he’s a walking, talking highlight reel with the bat. After carving up pitchers at Kansas City Kansas Community College with a .367 average and six dingers as a sophomore, Buck transferred to Washburn and promptly ignited a thunderstorm at the plate.
In 2023, he delivered a solid campaign, batting .326 with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs. But in 2024, Buck exploded. Over 53 games, he cranked 21 home runs, mashed 18 doubles, sprinted for three triples, and drove in a jaw-dropping 68 RBIs while hitting .365. His performance earned him Second-Team All-American honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). Translation? The man can rake.
And thanks to the NCAA’s Diego Pavia eligibility clarification, Buck — despite already playing four years of college baseball — will have one last shot to make magic at the D1 level.
⚾ Lincoln Gets a Slugger, Not Just a Stopgap
This isn’t just a transfer to fill a gap — Buck is the kind of player who redefines a batting order. With his thunderous swing and versatility in the infield, Nebraska gains a leader, a sparkplug, and quite possibly the most electrifying bat on the roster the moment he suits up.
And Buck isn’t flying solo — he joins Mississippi State pitcher Kevin Mannell, another high-level transfer, as Nebraska continues to retool and reload in the portal after seeing 10 players exit, including Cayden Brumbaugh’s flip to Oklahoma. This is a game of chess, and Nebraska just put a power bat on the board that changes everything.
From Dominating DII to D1 Dreams
Skeptics may scoff at the DII label, but Buck’s bat does the talking. His numbers would make any SEC scout take a second look, and his transfer to a Power Five program is more than just a leap — it’s a mission.
He’s not here to ride pine. He’s here to send baseballs into orbit and help Nebraska reclaim national relevance on the diamond. The Cornhuskers aren’t just bringing in a player. They’re bringing in a force of nature, one who’s already proven he can dominate at one level and is salivating for the challenge at the next.
Nebraska’s Big Ten Brilliance — and Its Burning Questions
Coming off back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles, the Huskers entered the postseason with swagger — slicing through Michigan State, Oregon, Penn State, and UCLA. But their Cinderella story turned pumpkin at the Chapel Hill Regional, where they were unceremoniously bounced, finishing 33-29.
That stinging end triggered an offseason of hard questions and high expectations. Enter Jett Buck — a man built for big moments and postseason pressure. With his arrival, Nebraska sends a clear message:
The Huskers aren’t rebuilding. They’re reloading.
Buck Wild in Lincoln? Bet On It.
So what does this all mean for Nebraska fans? It means the fireworks are far from over. Imagine Buck’s bat launching homers into the Lincoln sunset, anchoring a lineup that suddenly looks scary good on paper. With one year to prove himself at the highest level, you can bet Buck is going to make every swing count.
He’s not just bringing his bat — he’s bringing swagger, experience, and firepower. Whether he plays shortstop or shifts into another infield role, Jett Buck is a program-changer, and the Big Ten better be paying attention.
The countdown is on. One year. One shot. One Buck. And Nebraska just might have found its next legend.
