Luke T. Keaschall (born August 15, 2002) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Minnesota Twins organization.
| Luke Keaschall | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | |
| Second baseman | |
| Born: August 15, 2002 Watsonville, California | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editKeaschall started his career at San Francisco, where he played at for two years earning first team all conference twice in 2021 and 2022 while additionally being named the conferences co-freshman of the year in 2021. In 2021 and 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star in 2022.[1][2] Keaschall transferred to Arizona State for his junior season where he had a .351 batting average with 18 home runs and 18 stolen bases.[3] For his efforts in his junior season he was named all Pac-12 and All American.[4][5]
Professional career
editKeaschall was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the second round with the 49th pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] On July 21, 2023, he signed with the Twins for $1,500,000.[8] He spent his first professional season with the rookie–level Florida Complex League Twins, Single–A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, and High–A Cedar Rapids Kernels. In 31 games between the three affiliates, Keaschall slashed .288/.414/.478 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.[9]
Keaschall split 2024 between Cedar Rapids and the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge, playing in 102 games and batting .303/.420/.483 with 15 home runs, 48 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.[10] On August 9, 2024, it was announced that Keaschall would undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season.[11]
References
edit- ^ "#9 Luke Keaschall". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "#9 Luke Keaschall". pointstreak.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Hacke, Ray (May 3, 2023). "Aptos alum Luke Keaschall helping power Arizona State baseball team". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Seimas, Jim (10 July 2023). "Ex-Aptos baseball talent Luke Keaschall chosen in second round of MLB Draft". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Cameron, Jamie (10 July 2023). "Twins Select Luke Keaschall at #49 in the 2023 MLB Draft". Twins Daily. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Hamm, Jordan (10 July 2023). "ASU INF Luke Keaschall Drafted By Minnesota Twins". Sports360AZ. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Twins' Luke Keaschall: Drafted 49th overall". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Twins have signed 18 of 21 2023 Draft picks". MLB.com. July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "'That guy's a big leaguer': Twins prospect Luke Keaschall swinging hot bat". startribune.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Report: Twins No. 5 prospect Luke Keaschall to undergo Tommy John surgery". starlocalmedia.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Twins shutting down star prospect Luke Keaschall for Tommy John surgery". si.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.