Luke Greinke
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Luke Jacob Greinke
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- School Auburn University
- High School Dr. Phillips High School
The brother of Zach Greinke, Luke Greinke made his pro debut in 2008. He hit .383 in high school and his fastball was timed at 96 mph.
Greinke hit .286/.347/.321 as a freshman while saving 6 games with a 3.76 ERA. In 2007, the sophomore batted .314/.400/.357 but did not pitch much (2.61 ERA in 10 1/3 IP). He played all 3 outfield positions and first base. In the summer, he was 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA in the Shenandoah Valley League and led the circuit in average (.417), OBP (.517) and slugging (.642). He won MVP honors.
In 2008, Luke hit .257/.349/.514 and was 4-4 with a 4.64 ERA. The New York Yankees chose him in the 12th round of the 2008 amateur draft. They chose to use him as a pitcher. He went 0-6 with a 4.01 ERA in nine starts that season for the Staten Island Yankees.
