
Jack Lutz is a tough, contact-first infielder quietly doing the little things for USF
In the 2026 season, Jack Lutz has emerged as a steady, low-drama piece for South Florida, hitting .285 with 47 hits, 22 RBI, 16 walks and a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen bases, while also showing run-production value in key conference moments. He stands out more for reliable contact, on-base feel and situational at-bats than big power, and his left/right profile adds lineup flexibility. A former Whitnall HS shortstop known as an athletic left-handed hitter, he looks like the kind of grinder coaches trust: versatile, competitive, and hard to rattle.


