| Born: | 02/07/1992 |
| Height: | 5-8 |
| Weight: | 170 |
| Year: | RS Sophomore |
| Hometown: | Moorpark, Calif. |
| High School: | Moorpark HS |
| Position: | OF |
UC Santa Barbara
2012
As a RS Freshman in his first full season with the Gauchos Luke
appeared in 41 games earning 20 starts mostly in Left and Right
field...posted a .198 batting average in 81 at bats...had a
noteworthy series against Cal State Northridge in which he started
all 3 games and went 5-8 with 2 doubles, 3 RBI, and 3 runs...also
stole 3 bags and totalled 9 walks on the season.
2011
Redshirted.
High School
Luke was a four-year letterwinner at Moorpark High under coach
Scott Fullerton ... As a senior he was the Marmonte League Pitcher
of the Year when he went 8-1 with a 1.70 ERA ... Was a First Team
all-county pick, a First Team All-CIF choice and a Second Team
All-California selection ... Hit .437 with three home runs, 28 runs
scored, 25 RBI and 10 stolen bases as a senior ... In his junior
season Luke was a First Team All-Marmonte League pick and a Second
Team All-Ventura County selection ... Batted .396 with 15 RBI, 15
stolen bases and 27 runs scored ... Helped the Musketeers to CIF
playoff appearances as both a junior and a senior ... Most
memorable game occurred when he went 5-for-5 with two doubles and
picked up the win on the mound vs. Buena High ... Received the
Principal's Award for his scholastic achievements ... Also competed
in football.
Personal
Luke Swenson was born on February 7, 1992 to proud parents D.R.
and Paulette Swenson ... Has two older siblings - Cory and Haley
... Wants to become a physical therapist or a firefighter some day
... Majoring in sociology at UCSB ... Roots for the Lakers, Angels
and St. Louis Rams ... Favorite movie is Transformers ... Enjoys
the works of John Grisham ... Calls "The Partner" and "The Firm"
his favorite books ... Favorite athletes are Yankees outfielders
Brett Gardner and Curtis Granderson ... Watches "It's Always Sunny
in Philadelphia" on TV ... Hit a walkoff double in the second round
of the playoffs, calling it one of his most memorable sporting
moments ... Was also recruited by Long Beach State, UC San Diego
and Cal Poly.