Luke Novosel

Major League Head Athletic Trainer, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Education & Experience

University of Pittsburgh (BS)
University of Pittsburgh (DPT)
Boston University (MS)
Began working in baseball in 2021

About Luke

Luke Novosel, 33, is entering his 1st season as Head Athletic Trainer with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He previously held the role of Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist for the Pirates during the 2025 season. Before joining the Pirates, he gained valuable experience over four seasons with the New York Mets from 2021 to 2024, where he primarily served as a Physical Therapist based in Port St. Lucie, FL. A native of Pittsburgh, Luke obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014, where he was also a scholarship Division-I baseball athlete. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh in May 2018, completed a sports physical therapy residency at Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in August 2019, and earned his master’s degree in athletic training at Boston University in May 2021. His credentials include being a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2017 and obtaining board certification as a Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy in 2020. Luke holds numerous specialty certifications, including Active Release Technique, Fascial Manipulation, advanced spinal and extremity manipulation techniques, and dry needling. Luke resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife, Maggie, and their daughter, Halle.