2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 18
Luke Landrus
- Year:
- So.
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 195
- Position:
- C/OF
- Hometown:
- St. Joseph, Ill.
- High School:
- St. Joseph-Ogden
CAREER HIGHS
- Hits: 1, 5x, last: vs. #19 Oregon, April 18, 2026
- Doubles: 1, 2x, last: vs. Western Illinois, March 10, 2026
- Triples: --
- Home runs: --
- Total bases: 2, 2x, last: vs. Western Illinois, March 10, 2026
- RBI: 2, vs. #19 Oregon, April 18, 2026
- Runs scored: 2, vs. Aurora, Feb. 25, 2025
- Walks: 2, vs. Aurora, Feb. 25, 2025
- Hit by pitch: 1, vs. #19 Oregon, April 19, 2026
- Sac flies: --
- Sac bunts: --
- At bats: 4, at South Florida, Feb. 14, 2026
- Stolen bases: --
- Field chances: 4, vs. Western Illinois, March 10, 2026
- Putouts: 4, vs. Western Illinois, March 10, 2026
- Assists: --
2025 - FRESHMAN
- Appeared in 12 games, all coming off of the bench, in his debut season at Illinois.
- Went 1-for-12 at the plate, scoring four runs and drawing four walks.
- Made Illini debut on Feb. 22 at Texas State...went 1-for-2 with a run.
- Scored a season-high two runs on Feb. 25 vs. Aurora...also drew two walks in the contest.
High School
- Three-year letterwinner at St. Joseph Ogden High School.
- Played for head coach Josh Haley.
- 2024 News-Gazette All-Area Player of the Year.
- During his senior season in 2024, went 8-1 with a 1.69 ERA with 60 strikeouts in in 37.1 innings of work...also hit .478 with 53 RBI...helped lead the squad to an IHSA 2A Regional title.
- 2023 Illini Prairie Conference First-Team All-Conference and team MVP.
- 2023 WWBA First Team All-Tournament for the Cincinnati Reds scout team.
- 2022 second-team all-conference.
- Ranked as the No. 16 player in Illinois and the No. 4 catcher in the state according to Perfect Game.
- Ranked as the No. 17 player in Illinois and the No. 4 catcher in the state according to Prep Baseball Report.
Personal
- Born on Feb. 14, 2006.
- Son of Vanesa and Derrick Landrus.
- Has one brother, Cade.
- Chose Illinois because, "I loved the coaching staff at Illinois and the way they treated me on my visit. Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to be an Illini. U of I is only 20 minutes away from my home so the short distance is great."
- Also recruited by Creighton, Cincinnati, SEMO and Western Kentucky.
- Pursuing a degree in recreation, sport, and tourism with a focus on sport management.
Illini Baseball | 03.18.25 Cinematic Recap vs. Indiana State
Wednesday, March 19
ILLINI BASE | Head Coach Dan Hartleb Availability (2/12/25)
Thursday, February 13
Illini Athletics | Week of Appreciation Coaches Video Dan Hartleb
Monday, December 09
Illini Baseball | Team IMPACT Signing
Friday, September 22
