Lucas Kesterson

Position:
RHP
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Taylorville, IL
High School:
Taylorville
Prev School:
Springfield College

2010 Season
Kesterson appeared in 14 games on the mound for IPFW in 2010, making 13 starts. Had a record of 1-9 with an ERA of 6.35. Struck out 48 while walking just 24 in 72.1 innings of work.
Tossed a season-high 7.2 innings in a 5-3 win at Western Illinois on April 18. Struck out a season-high eight vs. Centenary on May 22.

Before coming to IPFW
Lucas Kesterson played two seasons at Springfield College in Springfield, Illinois before arriving in Fort Wayne. Kesterson was the ace for the Bulldogs staff in 2009, going 8-2 with an ERA of 1.90 in 15 appearances. In nine starts he tossed two complete games. Kesterson threw a staff-high 71.0 innings. He fanned 69 while issuing just 16 walks. Opponents hit just .204 vs. the hard-throwing righty. The Bulldogs were 37-16 overall and 24-6 in the MWAC. Kesterson also had an outstanding freshman campaign with the Bulldogs, going 7-2 with an ERA of 3.84. He tossed three complete games. He struck out 60 while walking just 17.Springfield was 39-11 with a MWAC mark of 23-5. Kesterson was the teammate of current Mastodons Kurt Dudley and Joel Wasko at SCC.

Kesterson toed the rubber at Taylorville High School in Taylorville, Illinois. Was a three-year All-Conference pick. Named to the All-Area Team. ICA All-Star team member.

Personal
Lucas is the son of Jeff and Cristie Kesterson. He has a sister, Chelsea. Kesterson will major in Business/Accounting at IPFW.