Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher Nick Potter was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.

Potter appeared in 23 games out of the Wichita State bullpen in 2025, going 2-1 with three saves and a 3.34 ERA in 29.2 innings. The native of Greenwood, Missouri struck out 33 and walked 17, allowing 21 hits for an opponent batting average of .200. A junior college transfer from Crowder College, Potter developed into one of the nation's hardest throwers while at Wichita State, with a fastball that was regularly clocked in the upper-90s and touched 100 miles per hour.

⚾️ : MORE ON HOW HE GOT HERE

What else are we mixing into today’s edition of the Shocker Brew? Find out below!

🥎 Softball adds two aces to the staff
🗣 Steve Rainbolt talks about his 2️⃣5️⃣ years leading track
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

A Bolt of Lightning. Steve Rainbolt is the director of track and field at Wichita State, and he joined the RH Podcast to talk about wrapping up 25 years leading the program this spring.

We talk about why he starts athletes out "playing track," and why he gets emotional thinking about conference titles. We also discuss some of his top athletes (and some of his lesser-known favorites) and his affinity for Cessna Stadium and its place in Kansas track and field history. 

In those 25 years, the Shockers won 35 conference team titles and earned 83 All-American awards. Rainbolt earned Midwest Region Coach of the Year eight times while at Wichita State and is a 28-time conference coach of the year.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Have Fans, Will Travel. Anthony Travel, the nation's leading provider of university and sports travel management services, is proud to announce a new partnership with Wichita State University Athletics.  This partnership brings Anthony Travel's full-service, on-site travel management model to the heart of Shocker Nation, delivering tailored solutions for every facet of athletic travel. Anthony Travel will provide Wichita State Athletics with a comprehensive, full-service travel management solution tailored to the unique demands of collegiate sports.

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🔼 Full-Circle Moment. Here are some stats from Lucas’ more-than-impressive final season as a Shocker:

Finished her career on several career record lists at Wichita State: 2nd in batting average (.377), 3rd in on base percentage (.464), tied for 3rd in triples (11), 4th in slugging percentage (.658), 5th in RBIs (144), tied for 7th in doubles (40), 8th in total bases (335), 9th in runs scored (138) and tied for 10th in walks (88)... She is one of only two players in school history to record at least 40 doubles, 10 triples and 25 home runs in a career... Was named First Team All-Conference for the third time in her career... Two-time AAC Player of the Week... Started all 55 games in her final season.

Also joining the staff, a woman who needs no introduction… 👇🏼

🔼 Upped the Ante. As if TBT wasn’t exciting enough, we’ve sweetened the pot with your chance to meet this year’s MBB and WBB squads!

ℹ️ TBT Bracket 🏀

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

They Got the Call. The Shockers have now had a player picked in how many consecutive MLB drafts (with the exception of 2020, which was shortened to just five rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic)?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CST

Friday, July 18
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional [2] AfterShocks vs [7] No Excuses @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Sunday, July 20
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional - Second Round @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Tuesday, July 22
🏀 TBT Wichita Regional - Third Round @ 8 p.m. | Tickets

Thursday, July 31-Sunday, August 3
👟 Track & Field @ USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene Oregon

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 45!

The Shockers have now had a player picked in 45 consecutive MLB drafts, with the exception of 2020, which was shortened to just five rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

🌾 Happy Wednesday, Shocker Nation!