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Published On: August 10th, 2024

Waterloo, IA – The Northwoods League announced the 2024 Postseason All-Star Team today which included Waterloo Bucks right-handed pitcher Chaney Trout.  Trout, a redshirt senior from Eastern Illinois University, was also selected as an NWL Great Plains mid-season All-Star earlier this year, appearing in his second consecutive All-Star Game.

Trout was one of 13 pitchers selected to the Postseason All-Star Team.  Originally from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Trout owns a 3-1 record with a 1.93 ERA on the season.  The righty leads Waterloo in saves with seven, which is tied for the second most in the NWL and leads the Great Plains Division.  His team-leading 24 appearances are good enough for the second most in the league, tops in the Great Plains.

The Bucks’ finish their 2024 season tonight with a 5:35 pm CT tilt in Ontario versus the Thunder Bay Border Cats.  The game can be watched on NWL+.  Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com or utilizing the Northwoods League Mobile App.

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The Waterloo Bucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 360 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.  Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.waterloobucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Bucks as your favorite team.