AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn baseball continues to announce members of its 2021 signing class with the addition of junior college infielder Luke Burk.
Burk is a native of Galena, Missouri, and will enter his second season at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas, in 2021.
"I immediately felt I would fit perfectly into the culture they have created at Auburn," Burk said. "Putting the pen to paper was not only a relief, but also a motivator. It made me extremely excited to get to Auburn and work hard for a chance to make it back to Omaha."
Luke Burk Bio Blast
- Hometown: Galena, Mo.
- High School: Galena
- Junior College: Neosho County
- Position: Infielder
Thankful for this great opportunity! @AuburnBaseball #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/irSDrumCi5
— Luke Burk (@luke_burk) November 11, 2020
Burk started in all 17 games during his COVID-shorted freshman season at Neosho County and ranked second on the team among everyday players with a .460 average. He also ranked in the top four on the team in hits (23), doubles (four), home runs (three), RBI (13), on-base percentage (.550) and slugging percentage (.720).
Coming out of Galena High School in 2019, Burk was rated by Perfect Game as a top 10 player in Missouri at his position. Burk, who was a four-year starter and three-time all-state honoree for the Bears, was also named the 2018 District Player of the Year and 2019 Conference MVP at Galena.