Luke Zimmer '21 Recruiting Profile

Velva Public SchoolVelva, NDBaseball

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ClubVelva Post 39

Height6'2"

Weight190lbs

Age22

Primary PositionRHP

Secondary Position3rd Base

Dominant HandRight

Top Fastball Velocity84

Consistent Fastball Velocity81

Consistent Changeup Velocity71

Consistent Breaking Ball Velocity76

Video

Luke Skills Video

October 2019

Personal Statement

I believe the sport of baseball has shaped me in all aspects of life, including academics and how I interact with the people around me. First, it has helped me develop a sense of competition that I carry with me in my academics. I am surrounded by many people of high intelligence and I am always striving to be the cream of the crop. Baseball has helped me by learning that patience and managing failure are important parts of any competition and that sometimes you have to take a loss to rise to the top.

Baseball has also helped me interact with the people around me. The sport has taught me virtues like the importance of being humble, being congenial around others, and having a sense of mutual respect for everyone around me. These are just a few of the ways baseball has shaped me the way I am today.

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
4 years
Varsity Starter
4 years
2020 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
Season cancelled (COVID)
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #8
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Region
Team Awards
Conference Champs, Regional 2nd Place
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #8
Team Awards
Regional Champs, Sectional 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place
2017 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #8
Team Awards
Regional 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
4 seasons
2020 Velva Post 39 (American Legion)
Team finished 25-7 (21-2 in varsity-only games), 1st in District 3 tournament, 5th in State Class B Legion tournament
2019 Velva Post 39 (American Legion)
4th in District tournament
2018 Velva Post 39 (American Legion)
1st in District tournament, 5th in State Class B Legion tournament
2017 Minot Freeze (USSSA travel team, age 12-15)
USSSA travel team based in Minot, N.D., played from ages 12-15 (2015-17). Played in tournaments in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Vero Beach, Oneonta, N.Y., and Billings, Mont.

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Matt Weidler
Club Coach
Brent Engebretson
High School Assistant Coach
Terry Peterson (Legion coach)
Travel / Club Coach
Robert Martin

Events

Camp/Event
Summer ball: 2020
6/09/20 to 8/10/20
Summer 2020 pitching stats: 8 starts, 7-1 record, 6 complete games, 51 innings, 84 K's, 23 walks, 23 runs (13 earned), 1.51 ERA, 1.31 WHIP.
Camp/Event
Summer ball: 2020
6/08/20 to 6/08/20
7-inning complete game 2-hitter, 18 K's, 1 walk, 101 pitches, 1-0 win over Rolla (Northern Lights).
Camp/Event
High School: Junior year spring season
4/01/20 to 5/31/20
Season cancelled (coronavirus)
Camp/Event
Summer ball: 2019 Legion baseball (age 16 season) final stats
6/11/19 to 7/31/19
Season stats: W-L 3-2, 8 appearances (5 starts), 40.2 IP, 12 runs (7 earned), 1.57 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 64 K's, 9 BB
Camp/Event
University of Minnesota Pitch, Catch & Hit Camp
6/10/19 to 6/12/19
Camp will cover fundamentals in all areas that relate to being a pitcher or catcher, with extensive teaching and training on the skill of hitting. Pitchers will work on mechanics, grips, drills to improve delivery, pick-offs, pitch selection and developing a game plan, a daily throwing routine and the use of the bullpen between starts. Each day will consist of a morning and afternoon session with lunch served in the UM athletes' cafeteria
Camp/Event
High School: Final sophomore season stats (2019)
4/05/19 to 5/21/19
Season stats: W-L 4-2, 9 appearances (6 starts), 35.2 IP, 9 runs (8 earned), 1.57 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, .171 opponent BA, 10 walks, 42 K's. Named to All-Region 6 team.
Camp/Event
Jimmie Baseball Camp
2/16/19 to 2/16/19
Four-hour camp conducted by U of J coach Tom Hager and his staff/players covering hitting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield, baserunning, strength/agility training, weight training and skills games.
Camp/Event
Minot State Pitching Camp
10/14/18 to 10/14/18
Small-group instruction from MSU pitching coach Tanner Spencer and players. Facets covered included: Proper warm-up and band series, throwing mechanics, pitching mechanics, a collegiate level sample daily throwing progression, introduction to pitcher-specific conditioning/strength work, mental training for pitchers, arm health outline / conversation, recruiting conversation.
Camp/Event
High School: Final 9th grade season stats (2018)
6/02/18 to 6/02/18
Season stats: W-L 4-1, 8 appearances (5 starts), 30 IP, 25 runs (11 earned), 2.57 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 15 walks, 21 K's.
Camp/Event
High School: North Dakota State Class B Tournament
6/01/18 to 6/01/18
Was the starting pitcher in Velva's 8-7 win over Rugby in loser-out game of the State Class B tournament. Went 5.2 innings, allowed 6 runs (4 earned) on 9 hits, 3 walks, 1 K.
Camp/Event
High School: North Dakota Class B Region 6 Tournament
5/22/18 to 5/22/18
Was the starting and winning pitcher in Velva's 8-6 win over Bishop Ryan in the Region 6 championship game which sent Velva to the State Class B tournament. Pitched 6 innings to earn the win.
Camp/Event
Jimmie Baseball Camp
2/17/18 to 2/17/18
Four-hour camp conducted by U of J coach Tom Hager and his staff/players covering hitting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield, baserunning, strength/agility training, weight training and skills games.
Camp/Event
Minot State Elite Hitting and Pitching Camp
10/29/17 to 11/19/17
Four-week camp (2 hours every Sunday for 4 consecutive weeks) working with Beavers coach Scott Eul and his staff/players in small groups on drill work and a plan to continually improve hitting and pitching skills.
Camp/Event
Travel Ball: Pastime Baseball 14U All Prospect Tournament
7/28/17 to 7/28/17
Starting and winning pitcher in 6-5 win for the 14U Minot Freeze over the Field House Pirates (Toronto). Pitched 6.2 innings to earn the win. It was the only win over the tournament for the Freeze.
Camp/Event
High School: Final 8th grade season stats (2017)
5/24/17 to 5/24/17
W-L 2-2, 4 appearances (all starts), 20.1 IP, 16 runs (12 earned), 4.13 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 10 walks, 23 K's.
Camp/Event
High School: North Dakota Class B Region 6 Tournament
5/23/17 to 5/23/17
As an 8th-grader, was the starting pitcher in the Region 6 championship game against Bishop Ryan. Pitched 6 innings with 5 strikeouts and took the loss in Bishop Ryan's 6-0 win.
Camp/Event
Travel Ball: August Bash 14U Tournament
8/21/16 to 8/21/16
Starting and winning pitcher in 9-3 win for the 14U Minot Freeze over the Minnesota Fireclub. Pitched 6-inning complete game with 5 K's and 2 walks. It was the only win of the tournament for the Freeze.
Camp/Event
Travel Ball: Dodgertown Classic 13U Tournament
5/28/16 to 5/28/16
Starting and winning pitcher in 11-8 win for the 13U Minot Freeze over the Palm Beach Gamblers. Pitched 5.1 innings to get the victory.
Camp/Event
Travel Ball: Cooperstown Baseball World Tournament
8/02/15 to 8/02/15
Starting and winning pitcher in Minot Freeze's 9-4 win over New York Naturals. Complete game 6 IP, 6 hits, 7 K's, no walks.

Additional Sports

Cross Country
4 years
Varsity Team
Competed in state XC meet all 4 years of high school.
Football
4 years
Freshman Team
Played football in grades 5-8 before switching to cross country.
Basketball
6 years
Freshman Team
Played basketball in grades 3-8.
Wrestling
2 years
Freshman Team
Competed in middle school wrestling in grades 7 and 8.

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High School Information

High SchoolVelva Public School

StateNorth Dakota

Phone(701) 338-2022

Academic Accomplishments

Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

Yes

Awards and Activities

AwardsI have earned straight A's in high school except for one B (91 percent) in sophomore year Spanish; advanced to nationals in FCCLA (2016); advanced to state finals in Science Olympiad (2017, 2018, 2019); advanced to state finals in speech (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020), advanced to state FBLA (2018, 2019).
ActivitiesFamily Career and Community Leaders of America, Future Business Leaders of America, Science Olympiad, Speech & Drama, Student Council, Sophomore Class President 2018-19, Junior Class President 2019-20.