NCAA Division I Corner IF/OF/2B and High Contact Extra-Base Hitter Seeking AUS/NZ Team for 2022/23 Season
Name: Luke Turner
Height: 188cm
Weight: 95kg
DOB: November 20, 1998
Date Available: June 9, 2022
Bats: R
Throws: R
Positions: 1B, 3B
Positions (alt): 2B, C, RF, LF
College: Long Island University; York College of PA
Personal
Luke is a high-average, high on-base-percentage hitter with the ability to drive in runs and a smart approach at the plate. His exit velocity ranges as high at 104 (mph).
Defensively, he primarily played first base and third base in college, but he can also play either of the corner outfield positions. His velocity on throws across the diamond ranges in the mid-80s (mph), and he has very good speed, having posted a time of 6.9 seconds in the 60-yard dash.
Luke says he “leads by example by the way I go about my business each day. However, I speak up and am a vocal leader when necessary. I believe great teams are built by selfless individuals who strive to make their teammates better. This is how I try to live my life every day.”
Luke also has coaching experience that he can offer a club, having been head coach of a 15-under team.
Career Highlights
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Experience at NCAA Division I and Division III levels
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Captain of college team that won its first conference title in 20 years this past season
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Led college team in batting in 2020
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Ranked among the top 5 in conference in average (.400) and extra base hits
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Hit .571 in the regional tournament in 2021
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Slash lines of .313/.411/.427, .400/.500/.471 and .333/.433/.457 last three years in college
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Captain of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League
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Led the team in extra base hits
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Tied for 2nd in stolen bases
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Led the Skunks to a division championship in its inaugural season
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Played for Mohawk Valley of PGCBL in 2019 and had slash line of .3l11/.373/.422
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High School Career
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First-team all-league selection
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Team captain for baseball and ice hockey teams
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Four-time academic honor roll student
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Three-time service and leadership award recipient
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Overseas Goals
Luke wants to continue his playing career while getting the opportunity to travel and experience other environments.
Articles/Recognitions
Tarp Skunks Lead West Division With 24 Games Remaining: “Individually, Jamestown third baseman Luke Turner is fourth in the PGCBL in batting with a .373 average that includes five doubles, a triple and two home runs. Turner has driven in 16 runs and stolen eight bases.”
The Spartans Capture MAC Commonwealth Title with Sweep of LVC
Spartans Blast Their Way Past Eastern, Advance to Next Weekend’s Title Series
Playing Experience
Coaching Experience
| YEAR | ROLE | ORGANIZATION | LEAGUE/DIVISION | DETAILS |
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| 2019 | Head Coach | Philadelphia Whiz Kids | 15U | Organized weekly practices. Head coach for tournaments every weekend during the summer of 2019 |
| 2018-2020 | Hitting Coach | Baseball PDS | Youth, High School and College | Hitting instructor at Baseball PDS (training facility) out of Philadelphia PA. |
Stats
College/Amateur Batting
| Years | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | York College of PA | 38 | 131 | 20 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 2 | .313 | .411 | .427 |
| 2019 | Mohawk Valley | 15 | 45 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | .311 | .373 | .422 |
| 2020 | York College of PA | 10 | 35 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .400 | .500 | .571 |
| 2021 | Jamestown | 42 | 134 | 22 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 21 | 38 | 12 | 3 | .291 | .400 | .418 |
| 2021 | York College of PA | 34 | 105 | 21 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .433 | .457 |
| 2022 | Long Island University | 34 | 114 | 16 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 26 | 3 | 0 | .351 | .436 | .439 |