(Waterloo, IA) The Waterloo Bucks have announced the signing of catcher Jeremy Lucas for the 2010 season.  Currently, Lucas is a freshman at Indiana State University.

This season for Sycamores, Lucas is hitting .315 with 19 RBI and a .425 slugging percentage.  Starting in 38 of the 41 games he has played in, the West Terre Haute, Indiana native has an on-base percentage of .387, 13 doubles, and eight stolen bases.

“I am really excited to have the opportunity to play for the Waterloo Bucks,” said Lucas.  “I have heard many great things about the organization and hope to contribute to the team’s success.”

A graduate of West Vigo High School in West Terre Haute, Indiana, Lucas was drafted in the 35th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft by the Baltimore Orioles.  Lucas was named to the All-State team following his senior year, finishing the season with a .490 batting average and 46 RBI during his senior season.

The Bucks will open the 2010 season at home on Wednesday, June 2 at 6:35 pm versus Wisconsin Rapids.  Season tickets and single-game tickets are currently on sale.  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks in the off-season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.