Courtesy of San José State Athletics
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Rocco Caballero has been named the Brooks Wallace Award National Shortstop of the Week, announced by the College Baseball Foundation on Tuesday.
Caballero powered San Jose State to two run‑rule wins, one against Santa Clara and the other against UNLV, hitting .467 (7-for-15) with two doubles, five runs scored, three RBI, and four walks. He played error‑free defense and helped turn four double plays. The Spartans scored 18 runs across the two run‑rule victories—their highest single‑game output since 2023.
The Brooks Wallace Award is presented annually to honor the nation’s most outstanding shortstop. It is a tribute to Brooks Wallace, a slick-fielding shortstop at Texas Tech from 1977-80 who passed away at age 27 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Prior to 2009, the award recognized the national player of the year.
The Spartans will host Washington State in the first game of a three game series on Thursday, April 2, at 6:05 p.m. at Excite Ballpark. The game can be watched on Mountain West Network.
Rocco Caballero, Senior, Shortstop, South Gate, Calif., Golden Coast College
- Brooks Wallace National Shortstop of the Week (March 31, 2026)
- Has started in all 28 games so far in 2026
- Batting .226 with a .311 OBP so far this season
- Has tallied 14 RBIs and 14 runs scored in 2026
- Helped convert 18 double plays, the most on the team
- Named Second Team All-Mountain West and Academic All-Mountain West in 2025
- Played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Golden Coast College
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