Luke Sterkel

My true freshman college college season, I sat 87-89 T90. I added 7 MPH this year with hard work in the weight room. Here is some footage from throughout the year. Stats in the comments 🧵 @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @WVCKnightsBSB @AppleSox

Recent video and stats so far: Velo is 87-88 up to 91. 13 innings pitched 2.08 ERA 1.46 WHIP Getting better every week, gonna be a great season! @WVCKnightsBSB @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR

Wenatchee Valley College DH recap from Saturday vs. Grays Harbor G1: WVC 14, GHC 4 (7) @LSterk10 2 IP, 0R, 4K @John_Langen9 1.1 IP, 0R, 3K @kieran_cabral5 1-3, GS HR, 4 RBI @Carterchri23 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, 3R @TeytonBsBl 3-4, 2B, RBI, 2R @cperlinski06 2-2, 3B, RBI, 3R G2: WVC 13, GHC 7 Evan Reece: 3.2 IP, 0R, 2K @ShionHabuto 4-4, 2B, 3 RBI, SB @ehavilijr 3-4, 3 RBI, 2R, 2 BB, SB @Hudson_Brown3 2-5, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2R @WVCKnightsBSB

Back in the Apple Capitol. Welcome back Luke Sterkel! Read more here: applesox.com/news/2026/3/2/… #HarvestTime @LSterk10 | @WVCKnightsBSB

Uncommitted JUCO Sophomore World Series outing 3 IP - 3 K’s - 0 Hits - 0 Runs - 2 Walks FB 87-90 T91 Every pitch of all 3 innings is recorded. DM for full video! @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR @WVCKnightsBSB

Start vs CWU (D2) 2 IP - 4 K’s - 0 Walks - 1 Hit FB 89-90 T91 (2573 RPM) Slider 80-82 (2606 RPM) CB 77-80 (2537 RPM) New PR of 91 with a lot left in the tank! Looking for a 4 year home! @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @WVCKnightsBSB @PNW_CBR

Video from the NWAC Showcase. I gave up 1 walk and no hits. I was 88-89 MPH with great command on my slider getting 2 roll overs with it. Trying to find a 4 year home soon! @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR @FlatgroundApp

3.79 GPA!

Uncommitted JUCO RHP (88-90mph). Freshman year I threw 48 innings for @WVCKnightsBSB in the NWAC, and 13 innings in the WCL for the @AppleSox. Will be at the NWAC showcase tomorrow at 9:30 ready to compete! Looking for a 4 year home! @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR #uncommitted

I will be at the NWAC showcase on October 11th at Lower Columbia College. Excited to compete! Trackman data: Averages: 4S - 88.57 - 2403 RPM T90.33 CB - 79.24 - 2500 RPM Slider/Cutter - 82.56 - 2553 RPM New sinker-no numbers yet @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @WVCKnightsBSB @PNW_CBR

First 80% pen of the year. Super excited to start ramping things up! Gonna be a great year! @WVCKnightsBSB @CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR

@CoachAVaughn @gary7924 @PNW_CBR

Excited to start my sophomore season at WVC. Spent the summer adding 10 lbs of quality mass and refining my mechanics. Heading into the year sitting 87–90 and feeling stronger than ever. Ready to keep building, competing, and showing the work I’ve put in. @WVCKnightsBSB

Had a great summer with the @AppleSox. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and experience they gave me this year. Excited to get in the weight room this summer and grind! Stats from summer season: 13 IP - 2.77 ERA - 12 K’s @MitchellDarlin2 @PNW_CBR @CoachAVaughn

@WVCKnightsBSB Any four year school will be lucky to have this man! He is a huge competitor and a great teammate!

Open to D1 opportunities this fall. Finished true freshman year 88-91 with spin rates.

Firework night start for the AppleSox. 4 IP - 1 H - 0 R - 1 BB - 5 K’s. Picked off both runners that got on. Trackman data: 4S - 88.57 - 2403 RPM T90.33 CB - 79.24 - 2500 RPM Slider/Cutter - 82.56 - 2553 RPM CH - 81.46 - 1928 RPM @MitchellDarlin2 @AppleSox @PNW_CBR

Absolute stud!! Kid puts in work on and off the field! Going to be a good D1 arm, better get him on your radar @LSterk10

WASINGTON LOTTERY PITCHER OF THE GAME: LUKE STERKEL Sterkel started the night off right for the AppleSox pitching 4 innings and allowing NO RUNS!! ⚡️🎆#SoxAreHot @LSterk10 | @WVCKnightsBSB

Kid is going to be a stud!! Great pitcher, Great teammate, Great pickup for any 4 year!

First start in the WCL for the Applesox 5 IP - 3H - 1ER - 1BB - 4 K. Sitting 88-90 MPH. Rising sophomore at Wenatchee Valley JUCO. Looking for fall '25 and '26 opportunities. Next start is Wednesday @ Bellingham. @AppleSox @MitchellDarlin2