NIU’s Lutes: A Prolific Pitcher on the Mound and in the Classroom
DeKALB, Ill. — The NIU baseball team has a secret weapon in Andrew Lutes, a right-handed pitcher who’s been unhittable at times while maintaining impressive academic excellence.
Academic Excellence and Pitching Prowess
Lutes, a native of Libertyville, Illinois, isn’t just a standout on the mound; he’s also been named Academic All-MAC for the past two years. This honor underscores his commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
Strikeout Artist
- 2023: Recorded a career-high five strikeouts against Bowling Green on May 12.
- 2022: Struck out multiple batters in several games, including two in his NIU debut.
Mound Performance
Lutes has shown promise as both a starter and reliever. Some notable performances include:
- 2024: Threw five scoreless innings at UIC on April 24.
- 2023: Threw two perfect innings in his first career start at Minnesota on March 7.
Previous Achievements
Prior to NIU, Lutes was a three-year letterwinner at Libertyville High School, earning First-Team All-North Suburban Conference honors in his senior year. He played a significant role in the team’s 2021 conference championship and regional victory.
Meet Andrew Lutes
Lutes is an entrepreneurial spirit, majoring in Business Administration. He’s the son of Angela and William Lutes.
Career Highlights
| Category | Achievement | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Innings Pitched | 5.0 | at UIC, 4/24/24 |
| Strikeouts | 5 | at Bowling Green, 5/12/23 |
FAQs
What is Andrew Lutes’ major?
Andrew Lutes is majoring in Business Administration.
Did you know? Andrew Lutes is also a member of the Huskies’ 2021 North Suburban Conference championship team, demonstrating his ability to excel in competitive environments.
With Lutes’ impressive presence on the mound and in the classroom, NIU baseball fans have every reason to watch and cheer for this rising star.
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