Extremely excited to announce that I have committed to Western Kentucky University to continue my academic and baseball career. Thank you to my family, coaches, friends and everyone who has helped me along the way. Can’t wait to be a Hilltopper! @WKUBaseball
While he won't toe the rubber this spring for the Hoosiers, RHP Luke Sinnard (@IndianaBase) is an arm to be familiar with come July. Began his college career at Western Kentucky, but blossomed last year as a Sophomore at Indiana and pitched his way to a 4.27 ERA with 114 Ks (led the Big Ten) to just 25 BB across 86.1 IP. Earned a Second Team All-Big Ten selection.
Towering, workhorse frame at 6'8" and 230-lbs. Sinnard attacks from an ultra high-three quarter slot and possesses an outlier release height north of 7-feet. Somewhat of a deep pull here, but his arm slot is a little reminiscent of former College of Charleston RHP William Privette, though not as sling-shotty or true OTT. His FB sits in the 91-94 range (T96) but it plays up thanks to the carry Sinnard is able to get on it through the zone. Last year, it averaged over 2,500 RPMs and over 19" of IVB.
Sinnard's low-80s CB is a true bat-misser. Flashes immense depth and almost true 12-to-6 shape with some teeth. He has good feel for the pitch and it is effective against both right and lefthanded hitters. Held opponents to a .118 average and generated a 46% miss rate last spring.
Also features an effective high-80s Cut/SL hybrid. Boasts late lateral life with a touch of depth. Gets under the hands of LHH. Another pitch that Sinnard has plus control of. Lastly, Sinnard throws a low-80s Split/CH. Feel for it is inconsistent, but it gets good separation off the FB and at times flashed tumbling life. It's an okay 4th offering.
Sinnard has pro-level starter written all over him and even though you won't see him this season, he profiles as a potential 4th-7th round pick in this year's Draft.
(📽️: @IndianaBase)
Ty Crittenberger (@CrittenbergerTy), transferring from WKU, is set to dazzle in center field for @UKBaseball.
His .314 AVG and 20 SBs last season could hint at what's to come for the Wildcats in 2024.
More in the @KinaTraxInc Fall Report 👇
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God is great!! This place has been a home to me for a long time. I couldn’t be more excited to announce that for my last year of baseball I will be a Trojan!! #GoTrojans@BenWolgamot@SkylarTMeade@TroyTrojansBSB
𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐲 has not received near enough credit for how special a season he had:
* Most triples by UK player in 27 years
*Highest OBP in 15 years
*3rd most runs scored in school history
*2nd most HBP in school history
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I want to thank Western Kentucky University for giving me the chance to be apart of the team and wish them nothing but the best. Along with that being said, I would like to announce my commitment to John A. Logan college for this upcoming year! Go Vols! #AGTG@LoganVolsBsbl
Andy Bunton (@BaseballMU) was selected to the @ABCA1945 Division II Midwest Region All-Defensive Team after an outstanding season at second base! #BigRedM
- .981 FLD%
- 2nd in GLVC with 25 double plays
- 2nd in GLVC with 124 assists
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This morning it became official and I’d like to share my thoughts. After much prayer and consideration I entered the transfer portal. Thank you @wkubaseball and all the coaches for their time and attention. I am looking forward to what God has next for me and my baseball career.