BEFORE PURDUE
• Pitched in 54 career games, making 17 starts, as a three-year letterwinner at Georgia
• Started games at the SEC Tournament and NCAA Regionals, including UGA’s 2021 postseason win vs. LSU
• Served as a two-way player as a freshman, seeing action in the outfield as well as on the mound
• Posted a 4.58 ERA and .259 batting average against in 39 1/3 innings as a freshman in 2021, making 12 of his 17 appearances as starter; opened the season in the weekend rotation
• Started the 2021 SEC opener at Tennessee, becoming UGA’s first freshman pitcher to do so since 2013
• In 2022, struck out 45 in 41 innings while earning five victories in his 19 appearances (4 starts)
• Those five victories came in five consecutive outings to begin the season from Feb. 19-March 13, compiling a 0.73 ERA over 12 1/3 innings
• Struck out six over four scoreless innings vs. Akron during that stretch
• Pitched in 18 games as a junior, making his lone start against Clemson in midweek action
• Worked four innings against Clemson, Florida and Ole Miss in 2023
• Earned 45 career at-bats in his three seasons (10-for-45, 3 doubles, 4 RBI), 35 coming in 2021
• Connected for an RBI double in a 2022 NCAA Regional win vs. Hofstra
• Started on the mound against Regional host North Carolina that same weekend
• Struck out five over four innings of one-run ball as the starter in a 2022 win vs. Texas A&M
• Also had five strikeouts vs. LSU and Wofford as a sophomore
• Tossed six shutout innings of two-hit ball vs. Lipscomb in his finest start of 2021
• After a rough outing vs. Auburn on May 1 as a freshman, worked seven innings of one-run ball over his final four appearances that month – all coming against SEC opponents
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Nate Ebbert at Red Land High School in the Harrisburg area
• Also a two-year letterwinner in basketball
• Registered a 1.44 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 68 innings with 11 wins while also batting .385 with 18 RBI and 18 stolen bases for Red Land’s 2019 PIAA Class 5A state championship team
• PennLive’s Area Player of the Year (Harrisburg) as a sophomore in 2018
• Helped RLHS compile a 59-16 record and win three Commonwealth Division titles before his senior season was canceled due to the pandemic
• Also played in the Prospect Development Pipeline league and the PDP High School All-Star Game
PERSONAL
• Major: American Studies
• Full name is Luke Ashley Wagner
• Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Parents are Kyle and Heather Wagner
• Family also includes sister Grace
• Dad played baseball (catcher) at Wake Forest and was selected in the 12th Round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the California Angels
• His uncle Bret (Kyle’s twin brother) pitched at Wake Forest and was selected in the first round of the 1994 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals
• His cousin Cole Wagner also played baseball at Georgia
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Baltimore Orioles
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Dallas Cowboys
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kyle Wagner, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: World Series, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Alex Box Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Easton Storey
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: ESPN
Favorite TV Series: Breaking Bad
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Big City: Philadelphia
Unique Travel Locale: Hawaii
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Kyle Iwinski as Big Baby
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Scoreboard
Furry Friend: Wrigley, Mini Goldendoodle
• Pitched in 54 career games, making 17 starts, as a three-year letterwinner at Georgia
• Started games at the SEC Tournament and NCAA Regionals, including UGA’s 2021 postseason win vs. LSU
• Served as a two-way player as a freshman, seeing action in the outfield as well as on the mound
• Posted a 4.58 ERA and .259 batting average against in 39 1/3 innings as a freshman in 2021, making 12 of his 17 appearances as starter; opened the season in the weekend rotation
• Started the 2021 SEC opener at Tennessee, becoming UGA’s first freshman pitcher to do so since 2013
• In 2022, struck out 45 in 41 innings while earning five victories in his 19 appearances (4 starts)
• Those five victories came in five consecutive outings to begin the season from Feb. 19-March 13, compiling a 0.73 ERA over 12 1/3 innings
• Struck out six over four scoreless innings vs. Akron during that stretch
• Pitched in 18 games as a junior, making his lone start against Clemson in midweek action
• Worked four innings against Clemson, Florida and Ole Miss in 2023
• Earned 45 career at-bats in his three seasons (10-for-45, 3 doubles, 4 RBI), 35 coming in 2021
• Connected for an RBI double in a 2022 NCAA Regional win vs. Hofstra
• Started on the mound against Regional host North Carolina that same weekend
• Struck out five over four innings of one-run ball as the starter in a 2022 win vs. Texas A&M
• Also had five strikeouts vs. LSU and Wofford as a sophomore
• Tossed six shutout innings of two-hit ball vs. Lipscomb in his finest start of 2021
• After a rough outing vs. Auburn on May 1 as a freshman, worked seven innings of one-run ball over his final four appearances that month – all coming against SEC opponents
HIGH SCHOOL
• Lettered for coach Nate Ebbert at Red Land High School in the Harrisburg area
• Also a two-year letterwinner in basketball
• Registered a 1.44 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 68 innings with 11 wins while also batting .385 with 18 RBI and 18 stolen bases for Red Land’s 2019 PIAA Class 5A state championship team
• PennLive’s Area Player of the Year (Harrisburg) as a sophomore in 2018
• Helped RLHS compile a 59-16 record and win three Commonwealth Division titles before his senior season was canceled due to the pandemic
• Also played in the Prospect Development Pipeline league and the PDP High School All-Star Game
PERSONAL
• Major: American Studies
• Full name is Luke Ashley Wagner
• Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Parents are Kyle and Heather Wagner
• Family also includes sister Grace
• Dad played baseball (catcher) at Wake Forest and was selected in the 12th Round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the California Angels
• His uncle Bret (Kyle’s twin brother) pitched at Wake Forest and was selected in the first round of the 1994 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals
• His cousin Cole Wagner also played baseball at Georgia
PURDUE PERSONAL PREFERENCES
Favorite Pro Team: Baltimore Orioles
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro Rival): Dallas Cowboys
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Kyle Wagner, Father
Favorite Playoff Format/Marquee Event: World Series, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Favorite Pro Stadium: Fenway Park
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Alex Box Stadium
Toughest Hitter for Him to Face Among Teammates: Brody Chrisman
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Shohei Ohtani
Funniest Teammate: Easton Storey
Purdue Staff Member He Has the Strongest Connection With: Coach Josh Newman
In His Favorite Playlist: Drake
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Multi-Media App: ESPN
Favorite TV Series: Breaking Bad
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: The Office
Favorite Video Game: Fortnite
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Golf
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Golf
Favorite Big City: Philadelphia
Unique Travel Locale: Hawaii
Country He’d Like to Visit: Australia
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach, Mountains or Road Trip: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Kyle Iwinski as Big Baby
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: The Scoreboard
Furry Friend: Wrigley, Mini Goldendoodle