Luke Keaschall Explained

Luke Keaschall
Team:Minnesota Twins
Position:Second baseman
Birth Date:15 August 2002
Birth Place:Watsonville, California
Bats:Right
Throws:Right

Luke T. Keaschall (born August 15, 2002) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Minnesota Twins organization.

Amateur career

Keaschall 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

Keaschall 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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: #9 Luke Keaschall . pointstreak.com . June 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: #9 Luke Keaschall . pointstreak.com . June 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: Aptos alum Luke Keaschall helping power Arizona State baseball team. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Ray. Hacke. May 3, 2023. May 31, 2024.
  4. Web site: Seimas . Jim . Ex-Aptos baseball talent Luke Keaschall chosen in second round of MLB Draft . Santa Cruz Sentinel . 10 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Cameron . Jamie . Twins Select Luke Keaschall at #49 in the 2023 MLB Draft . Twins Daily . 10 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Hamm . Jordan . ASU INF Luke Keaschall Drafted By Minnesota Twins . Sports360AZ . 10 July 2023 . 10 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Twins' Luke Keaschall: Drafted 49th overall . CBS Sports . 10 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Twins have signed 18 of 21 2023 Draft picks. MLB.com. July 21, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: 'That guy's a big leaguer': Twins prospect Luke Keaschall swinging hot bat. August 20, 2024. startribune.com. en.
  10. Web site: Report: Twins No. 5 prospect Luke Keaschall to undergo Tommy John surgery. August 20, 2024. starlocalmedia.com. en.
  11. Web site: Twins shutting down star prospect Luke Keaschall for Tommy John surgery. August 20, 2024. si.com. en.