Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2011 (Junior): Saw limited action out of the bullpen in his first season at EKU …recorded six strikeouts in only 9.2 innings of work on the year … recorded three strikeouts in only 1.2 innings against Big Ten foe Penn State on February 27.

High School Accomplishments: Named honorable mention all-state as a senior in 2007 … also helped Shelby County advance to the state championship game as a senior.

Personal: Born May 2, 1989 … son of Martin and Jean Wagner … majoring in physical education.


Get to Know Lincoln Wagner …

One interesting fact about you: I like to hunt and fish

What is currently playing on your iPod: “My Kinda Party” by Jason Aldean

What is your favorite inspirational quote: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed”

Favorite movie: The Sandlot

If you could have dinner with three people, they would be: Michael Jordan, Albert Pujols and Jennifer Aniston

Favorite food: Shrimp

Three things on your “bucket list” are: Play professional baseball, go elk hunting and visit the Grand Canyon

What song gets you pumped before games: “All I Do is Win” by DJ Khaled

Plans after baseball: Try to play professionally … but if not, then teach and coach

What do you want to accomplish before your career at EKU is over: Win an OVC Championship