Dmitry Lukin

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Dmitry Lukin also listed as Dmitri Loukine

Bats Right, Throws Right

Born May 29, 1973

Infielder Dmitry Lukin spent over a decade with the Russian national team.

Lukin hit .292/.433/.458 in the 1995 European Championship, Russia's first appearance in a European Championship; 13 years later, he would be the only position player still on the squad (Rinat Makhmoutov remained among pitchers). He hit four doubles to tie Sylvain Hervieux, David Meurant, Jesus Erroz and Jose Arza for the tourney lead.

Dmitry hit only .105/.190/.211 with 9 strikeouts in 19 at-bats in the 1998 Baseball World Cup, Russia's first Baseball World Cup. He fielded .920 at shortstop. In the 1999 European Championship, the 26-year-old batted .267/.313/.267 as Russia's main shortstop.

Lukin was only 1 for 13 in the 2001 European Championship, when Russia had its best showing with a Silver Medal. He was 0 for 4 in a backup role in the 2001 Baseball World Cup.

By the time the 2003 Baseball World Cup rolled around, Dmitry was back in a starting role, hitting .313/.353/.438 to lead the Russian offense. He fielded .880 at shortstop.

In the 2008 European Championship Qualifiers, Lukin was the only Russian position player over 30; Makhmoutov was the only older player on the roster. Dmitry hit .363/.500/.455, second on Russia to Alexander Vasiliev, but the team failed to advance to the 2010 European Championship.