Landry Jurecka

Height:
6-2
Weight:
195
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Greenwood, Ark.
High School:
Greenwood HS

HONORS
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team (2021-22)
Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2022)

FRESHMAN (2022)
Appeared in six games (no starts) in 2022 … Went 1-1 with a 7.27 ERA (7 ER, 8.2 IP), striking out 10 and walking two … Made season debut on February 27 at CSU Bakersfield, now allowing a hit over 1 1/3 innings with one strikeout … Earned first victory on March 13, pitching a season-long three innings against Central Connecticut State, striking out three and allowing one run on one base hit … Matched his season high with three strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings against Northern Colorado on March 29 … Punched out two over an inning at Wichita State on April 18 … Held opponents scoreless in two of six outings and threw at least one inning four times … Made two relief appearances during Big 12 play, going 0-1 with a 27.00 ERA (3 ER, 1.0 IP) and a strikeout.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Greenwood High School in Greenwood, Arkansas ... A four-year letterwinner for Greenwood, he was twice named all-state and helped the Bulldogs to a 6A state title in 2018 with a 32-3 record ... Named to the Freshman/Sophomore Team by the Democratic Gazette and earned Man of the Year Award ... During his senior season, he struck out 96 batters over 59 innings, going 8-2 with a 1.08 ERA ... Went 8-0 with a 1.75 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 66 2/3 innings his freshman year ... In his sophomore season, went 5-2 with a 2.12 ERA, picking up 57 strikeouts in 56 innings pitched ... Rated as the No. 9 right-handed pitcher and 37th overall prospect in the state of Arkansas by Perfect Game.

PERSONAL
Born on January 21, 2003 in Fort Smith, Arkansas ... Son of Marcus and Heather Jurecka ... Has three siblings, Preston, Abrey and Tatum ... Credits his dad as the biggest influence in his athletic career ... Enjoys playing video games, hanging out with family and friends, and adventuring ... Mechanical Engineering major.