Hailey Lucas

Hailey Lucas during SIU's first game of a doubleheader at Illinois State on March 20, 2026.

Hailey Lucas during SIU's 7-2 win in Game 1 at Charlotte West Stadium.

5/05

Position:
Pitcher
Height:
5-8
Class:
Freshman
High School:
William Fremd HS
Hometown:
Palatine, Ill.

2026 // Freshman

Appeared in 27 games and made 16 starts ... went 9-7 with a 2.53 ERA and a team-leading 1.18 WHIP ... paced the team with 116.0 innings pitched, which ranked 11th in the MVC ... recorded a team-high 94 strikeouts and allowed 28 walks, 50 runs (42 earned), and an opposing batting average of .244 ... led the team with eight complete games and four shutouts ... posted a complete-game shutout in first-career start at FGCU on Feb. 6 ... allowed just one run and three hits in 8.0 innings pitched on Feb. 21 vs. Ole Miss ... had a season-high eight strikeouts twice (Feb. 12 vs. Long Beach State and March 13 vs. Bradley) ... named MVC Freshman of the Week on Feb. 10.

High School

Three-time All-State, All-Conference, and All-Area player at William Fremd High School ... set the school record in strikeouts, career K/7, and is second all-time in career strikeouts ... was a conference champion in 2024 ... two-time regional champion ... also set school record for single-season doubles and career home runs.

Personal

Intends on studying elementary education at SIU ... was a member of National Honors Society in high school ... served as a philanthropist for Educators Rising Club.