Kyle Luigs

Richmond Hill pitcher who moved from North Georgia to Jacksonville State and back to Savannah

Kyle Luigs’ connection to Savannah predates the current Banana Ball era. The Richmond Hill pitcher spent his college career between North Georgia and Jacksonville State while also returning to Savannah for multiple summer seasons, building a local baseball history before becoming a long-term Bananas arm.

Background

Jacksonville State’s bio credits Luigs with 50 appearances, 114 innings and a 5-3 record during three seasons at North Georgia before his transfer. In 2021 he went 3-1 with a 3.95 ERA over 41 innings for Jacksonville State. That summer he returned to Savannah and went 5-2 with a 2.75 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 39.1 innings, one of the strongest pitching lines from his pre-Banana Ball Savannah run.

Career Highlights

• 2016 Region 3-AAAAA Pitcher of the Year at Richmond Hill High School
• Made 50 appearances across three seasons at North Georgia
• Went 3-1 for Jacksonville State in 2021
• Recorded a 2.75 ERA with 50 strikeouts for Savannah in the 2021 Coastal Plain League season