Luke Putkonen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luke Putkonen
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	May 10, 1986(1986-05-10)
Age	38
Birthplace	Wheaton
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Taurus

Luke Putkonen Biography

Luke Putkonen is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on May 10, 1986 in Wheaton, Illinois, United States. Luke Webber Putkonen, born May 10, 1986, is an American former professional pitcher. He was previously a Major League Baseball (MLB) player for the Detroit Tigers. Putkonen was a North Carolina Tar Heels college baseball player before he played professionally.

Putkonen can throw four pitches. Putkonen has a four-seam fastball, two-seam speedball, and good tailing action. He also has a changeup in mid-80s and a curveball in the upper 70s. His curveball and four-seamer are good against right-handers. While his changeup and two-seamer are great against left- handers.

On June 13, 2014, Putkonen underwent surgery to shave down a bone spur on his right elbow, and it was announced he would be out for at least 6–8 weeks. On August 28, it was announced Putkonen would begin a minor league rehab assignment with the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps. He was designated for assignment by the Tigers on January 6, 2015, and outrighted to the Toledo Mud Hens on January 15, 2015. Putkonen was released by the Tigers on March 28,

2015. In four appearances during spring training he posted a 7.36 ERA in 3​⁄3 innings, giving up three runs, four hits and three walks. On April 23, 2015, the Tigers re-signed Putkonen to a minor league contract. Putkonen was released by the Tigers on June 4, 2015. Prior to being released, Putkonen was 0–0 with a 32.40 ERA in 1​⁄3 innings, allowing six hits and six earned runs in two games.

In the third round, the Tigers selected Putkonen from the 2007 MLB Draft. On April 26, 2012, he was promoted to the MLB roster.

Luke Putkonen Net Worth

Luke Putkonen is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Luke Putkonen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Putkonen was a graduate of Walton High School, Marietta, Georgia. He then enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he played college baseball with the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball club. He played college summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen in the Cape Cod Baseball League in 2006.

On April 29, 2012, Putkonen made his Major League debut in a relief game against the New York Yankees. Putkonen was optioned to Triple-A on May 25 to make way for Luis Marte who was activated from the 15-day DL. Putkonen went 0-2 and had an 8.59 ERA over 7/3 innings. He played in six games.

Putkonen was ejected for the first time in his MLB career on July 11, 2013, after throwing a first-pitch sinker high and inside to Chicago White Sox batter Alexei Ramírez immediately following a Josh Phegley grand slam. Putkonen was optioned to Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on July 31, and later recalled back to the Major League on August 28. Putkonen finished the 2013 season 1–3 with a 3.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Luke Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Luke Putkonen celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.