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University of Illinois Athletics

2026 Baseball Roster

36 Luke Weber

  • Class Sophomore
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 195
  • Hometown Highland Park, Ill.
  • High School Highland Park
  • Instagram lukeeweberr
  • Twitter Lukeweber2024

Biography

Career Highs

  • Innings pitched: 2.1, vs. Valparaiso, March 14, 2025
  • Strikeouts: 2, vs. Valparaiso, March 14, 2025
  • Walks: 2, 2x, last: at Illinois State, April 8, 2025
  • Batters faced: 11, vs. Texas, March 2, 2025
  • Field chances: 2, vs. Abilene Christian, Feb. 14, 2025
  • Putouts: 1, vs. Abilene Christian, Feb. 14, 2025
  • Assists: 1, 3x, last: vs. SIUE, April 15, 2025
  • Runners CS: --

FRESHMAN - 2025

  • Went 1-2 with a 13.50 ERA (20 ER/13.1 IP) in his collegiate debut season.
  • Made 14 appearances, one start...recorded eight strikeouts and 10 walks.
  • Made Illini debut on Feb. 14 vs. Abilene Christian...2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 1 SO.
  • Tossed a season-high 2.1 scoreless innings on March 14 vs. Valparaiso...1 H, 0 R/ER, 2 SO...his two strikeouts were a season high.

High School

  • Three-year letterwinner at Highland Park High School.
  • Played for head coach Jason Newburger.
  • 1.09 ERA in 2023 with 72 strikeouts in 49.2 innings.
  • 2.10 ERA in 2022, with 50 strikeouts in 48.1 innings.
  • 2024 Perfect Game Preseason Central All-Region Second Team.
  • 2023 Perfect Game National Showcase.
  • Two-time Central Suburban League Pitcher of the Year (2023, '22).
  • Ranked as the No. 25 player in Illinois and the No. 8 right hander in the state according to Perfect Game.
  • Ranked as the No. 20 player in Illinois and the No. 6 right hander in the state according to Prep Baseball Report.

Personal

  • Born on July 16, 2006.
  • Son of Amy and John Weber.
  • Has one sister, Rachel.
  • Chose Illinois because, "of the coaching staff, academic and athletic reputation and it felt like home."
  • Pursuing a degree in recreation, sport, and tourism with a focus on sport management.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 36

    2025Freshman

    RHP
    6'0" 180 lbs
    36
  • 36

    2026Sophomore

    RHP
    6'0" 195 lbs
    36