Duke Baseball: A Look at the Stats

The Duke Blue Devils baseball team is one of the most successful programs in the country. A big part of their success is due to their ability to produce quality players.

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the team’s statistical leaders and see what makes them so successful.

Duke Baseball A Look at the Stats

Duke Baseball is a team on the rise. After years of toiling in mediocrity, the team has made marked improvement in recent years culminating in a trip to the College World Series in 2013.

One of the big reasons for Duke’s success has been their pitching staff. In 2012, Duke’s pitchers had an ERA of 3.97, good for fourth in the ACC and 32nd in the nation. In 2013, that number dropped to 3.69, second in the ACC and 16th nationally. And this year, Duke’s ERA stands at an impressive 3.22, good for second in the conference and 12th in the country.

But it’s not just the pitching staff that has been carrying Duke baseball The team’s hitting has also been very good lately. In 2012, Duke hit .276 as a team, good for fifth in the ACC and 39th nationally. In 2013, that number jumped up to .293, second in the conference and 22nd in the country. And this year, Duke is hitting an even better .297, first in the ACC and 11th nationally.

Clearly, Duke baseball is a team on the rise. With great pitching and hitting, as well as solid defense, Duke is a force to be reckoned with on the diamond.

The History of Duke Baseball

Duke Baseball has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s. The team has seen many Great players and moments, including their most recent National Championship in 2014.

Duke Baseball is a founding member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and has won 19 conference championships in their history. The team has made 27 appearances in the NCAA tournament and have reached the College World Series 11 times.

Some of the greatest players in Duke baseball history include Dick Groat, Mike Krzyzewski Steve Reed, Ryan Zimmerman and J.J. Redick. Duke Baseball alumni have gone on to have great success in Major League Baseball with over 100 Duke players making it to the MLB.

Duke Baseball is one of the most successful programs in college baseball history, and looks to continue their success in the years to come.

Duke baseball A Modern Dynasty

Few college baseball programs can boast the level of success that Duke has achieved in recent years Since 2011, the Blue Devils have won five ACC Championships and made seven trips to the NCAA Tournament including two appearances in the College World Series

But Duke’s success is about more than just winning championships; it’s also about producing Major League caliber talent. In the last decade, Duke has had 15 players drafted by MLB teams, including six in the first round.

What makes Duke such a successful program? Let’s take a look at some of the numbers:

-Since 2011, Duke has had 15 players drafted by MLB teams, including 6 in the first round.

-In that same time period, Duke has won 5 ACC Championships and made 7 trips to the NCAA tournament including 2 appearances in the College World Series

-Duke has an all-time record of 2,439-1,683-30 (.592), which is good for fourth place in ACC history.

-Since 2011, Duke has an overall record of 310-174 (.641), which is the best mark in the ACC during that time period.

Clearly, Duke is a program on the rise, and its success is built on a foundation of strong recruiting, player development and coaching. If you’re a fan of college baseball Duke is a team you should be watching closely in the years to come.

The Stars of Duke Baseball

Duke baseball has seen some amazing talent over the years. Here is a look at some of the program’s best players, according to their stats.

Players to keep an eye on this season:

Infielder Zack Kone is batting .333 with three home runs 10 RBIs and four stolen bases

Outfielder Mike Jasinski is batting .311 with two home runs eight RBIs and three stolen bases.

Pitcher Graeme Stinson has a 3-1 record with a 2.70 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched

The Future of Duke Baseball

Under Head Coach Chris Pollard, the Duke Blue Devils have seen a resurgence in their baseball program In the past five years, they have averaged over 30 wins per season and have made three NCAA tournament appearances. They have also had six players drafted in the MLB Draft including two in the first round. With all this success, Duke looks to be a force to be reckoned with in college baseball for years to come.

Looking at the stats, there are a few things that stand out about this Duke team First off, they are an extremely young team. Out of their starting lineup only two players are upperclassmen. This bodes well for the future, as these young players will only get better with time.

Another thing that stands out is their hitting. Duke is currently averaging over seven runs per game, which is good for second in the ACC. They are also hitting .288 as a team, which is fourth in the conference. Their power numbers are also impressive, as they have hit 44 home runs so far this season.

The pitching has also been strong for Duke this season. The team ERA is 3.54, which is second in the ACC. They have also struck out 405 batters so far this season, which is good for fourth in the conference.

Duke looks to be a team on the rise in college baseball With a potent mix of hitting and pitching, they should be a force to be reckoned with in the ACC for years to come.

Duke Baseball in the Pros

Since the 1950s, Duke baseball players have gone on to successful careers in the Major Leagues More than 60 former Blue Devils have made it to the big leagues including stars like Dick Groat, Mike Curtis, Tanyon Sturtze, and Chris Capuano.

Many of Duke’s best players have come from its pitching staff. Three former Duke pitchers – Sturtze, Capuano, and Justin Verlander – have been named to an All-Star team Verlander, who was drafted first overall in 2004, is one of the best pitchers in baseball and has won two Cy Young Awards.

The Blue Devils have also had success at the plate in the Major Leagues Duke alums Dick Groat and Skip Schumaker both won batting titles, and Groat was also named National League MVP in 1960. Current Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado is one of the best young hitters in baseball and has already been named to three All-Star teams.

Whether on the mound or at the plate, Duke baseball alumni have made their mark in the Major Leagues

Duke Baseball: A Look at the Stats (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our look at Duke baseball, we’ll take a closer look at the team’s hitting and pitching statistics. As we noted in Part 1, Duke is currently ranked #3 in the nation with a record of 30-5. The team’s batting average is .287, with 45 Home Runs and 320 RBIs. The team’s ERA is 3.16, with 414 strikeouts and just 140 walks.

Duke’s top hitter is junior outfielder Mike Averill, who is batting .367 with 9 home runs and 38 RBIs. Averill is followed by senior first baseman Jordan Betts, who is hitting .353 with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs. Sophomore third baseman Jack Labosky leads the team in home runs with 10, while junior catcher Chris Provenzano leads the team in RBIs with 39.

On the mound, Duke’s top pitcher is senior right-hander Michael Matuella, who has an 8-1 record and a 2.52 ERA. Matuella has struck out 103 batters in 92 innings pitched, while walking just 27. He is followed by junior left-hander Robert Whatsley, who has a 7-2 record and a 2.68 ERA. Whatsley has struck out 79 batters in 78 innings pitched, while walking 26.

Duke Baseball: The Numbers Game

Duke baseball is coming off a banner year in which the team made it all the way to the College World Series A big part of the team’s success was due to their stellar performance at the plate and on the mound. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers that helped prop up Duke’s run to Omaha.

The Blue Devils were one of the best teams in the country in terms of batting average finishing the season with a .287 average as a team. That number was good for sixth in the nation and second in the ACC behind only Louisville. Five different Duke players hit over .300 for the season, led by junior Joey Loperfido’s .339 average.

Duke was also very good at getting on base, finishing with a .377 on-base percentage as a team. That number was good for ninth in the nation and third in the ACC. Loperfido again led the way for Duke, getting on base at a .408 clip, but he was followed closely by sophomore Chris Crabtree (.404) and junior Michael Smiciklas (.402).

The Blue Devils didn’t just rely on their hitters to score runs though, as they also had one of the best pitching staffs in the country. Duke’s pitchers finished with a 3.29 ERA, good for 16th in the nation and second in the ACC behind only Florida State The Blue Devils also did a good job of racking up strikeouts, finishing with 534 as a team, good for 23rd in the nation.

Duke Baseball: A Look at the Stats (Part 3)

In Part 3 of our series, we’ll take a look at the statistical leaders for the Duke Baseball Team As of April 9th, these are the top performers in batting average home runs and earned run average (ERA).

batting average
1. Michael smith- .333
2. Chris Marconcini- .327
3. Griffin Conine- .313

home runs
1. Griffin Conine- 4
2. Chris Marconcini- 3
3. Michael Smith- 2

earned run average
1. Graeme Stinson- 1.54
2. Mitch Stallings- 1.93
3. William Servello- 2.08

Duke Baseball: The Road to Omaha

In early June, the Duke baseball team embarks on a journey that they hope will end in Omaha, Nebraska at the College World Series Omaha has been home to the CWS since 1950, and Duke has made fourteen appearances there, most recently in 2013. The road to Omaha is long and challenging, but the Duke team is hopeful that they can make a return trip this year.

In order to make it to Omaha, a team must first win their conference tournament For Duke, this means winning the ACC tournament which is held annually at Durhan Bulls Athletic Park The top eight teams in the ACC standings qualify for the tournament, and Duke is currently ranked sixth. In order to win the ACC Tournament Duke will likely have to face some of the top teams in the country, including Florida State Louisville, and Virginia.

Once a team wins their conference tournament they earn an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament The NCAA Tournament is a double-elimination event, meaning that a team must lose two games before they are eliminated from contention. The 64-team field is whittled down until only two teams remain: the winner of the losers’ bracket and the winner of the winners’ bracket. These two teams then face off in a best-of-three series to determine who will advance to Omaha.

The College World Series is then a best-of-three series between the final two teams standing. The team that wins all three games is crowned National Champion

The journey to Omaha is long and difficult, but it is one that every college baseball player dreams of taking. The Duke baseball team has its sights set on making a return trip this year, and with hard work and a little bit of luck, they just might make it all the way back to Omaha.