Drury University Athletics

PERSONAL...
Son of Todd and Penny Burnidge.

AT DRURY...
CAREER
Had career numbers of 78 strikeouts in 33 appearances and 132.2 innings on the mound. . . Went 6-11 on the mound in 25 starts.

SENIOR
Was third on the team for most innings pitched with 69 and was fourth on the Panthers with 40 strikeouts. . . Matched his career high with seven strikeouts vs. William Jewell on April 9. . . Threw a season high 7.1 innings vs. Winona State on February 28. . . Had three complete games and one shutout.

REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Luke, who earned GLVC Pitcher of the Week honors,  made 13 appearances and made a team high 13 starts with a 4.3 record, a 4.75 ERA and 36 strikeouts. . . He had a season high seven K's vs. Rockhurst (4/26/15) and posted six strikeouts vs. Grand Valley State (3/7/15) . . . Luke threw 60.2 innings (third most on the Panthers) on the season with a career with 8.1 innings at Quincy on April 19.

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Threw 3 innings with one each vs. Arkansas-Monticello (March 11) and at Maryville (May 4) and recorded two strikeouts at Maryville. . . Made six appearances.

SOPHOMORE
Saw action at Pittsburg State on March 12 for the Panthers pitching staff.

PREP...
Was a Second Team All-Conference pitcher and an Honorable Mention All-Conference Outfielder in 2011 while at Park Hill High School in Kansas City. . . Park Hill won the Conference and District in 2010.

LUKE'S FAVORITES...
Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Restaurant: Texas Road House
Musical Artist: Justin Moore
Movie: Super Troopers
Magazine: Sports Illustrated
TV Show: Swamp People
Hobbies: Golf, Hunting and Fishing
Pro Athlete: Cliff Lee
Your Dream Job: Professional Baseball Player

LUKE'S DRURY CAREER HIGHS...
Innings Pitched: 8.1 at Quincy (4/19/15)
Strikeouts: 7 vs. William Jewell (4/9/16)
7 vs. Rockhurst (4/26/15)