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Eighth Annual First Pitch Banquet Set for Jan. 25
10/25/2019 5:36:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM, N.C. – Prior to the start of the 2020 campaign, the Duke baseball program is excited to announce the date of its eighth annual First Pitch Banquet, set for Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Blue Devil Tower. Former Blue Devil standout and three-time All-American Vaughn Schill will serve as the event's keynote speaker.
"After two consecutive trips to the NCAA Super Regionals, there's a lot of reason to celebrate what's happening with the Duke baseball program," said head coach Chris Pollard. "There's also so much to be excited about with this upcoming 2020 campaign. I can't wait to see all of our Duke baseball family back for the eighth annual Duke Baseball First Pitch Banquet. It's a night where everybody that's invested in our program comes back to celebrate what's happened and get excited about what's going to happen with this program."
The hot-stove-style event signifies the start of the college baseball season, giving attendees the opportunity to meet the 2020 Blue Devils and preview the upcoming season. Both individual ($60) and corporate tables ($400) are expected to go on sale soon.
Duke baseball alumni and their families are invited to attend free of charge. Alumni can register by using the link.
2019 First Pitch Banquet Schedule
5:30 pm | Doors open
5:30 – 6:30 pm | Cocktail Reception & Auction
6:30 – 8:30 pm | Dinner & Program
Vaugh Schill
Vaughn Schill (1997-99) holds the Duke career record in both batting average and on-base percentage, with marks of .380 and .477, respectively, while ranking amongst the top five all-time in slugging percentage, runs scored, hits, doubles and walks. A two-way player at Duke, Schill is tied for second in school history in career saves with 13, while serving as one of only 13 players in Duke history to have posted a .300 batting average or better and at least 20 home runs across his career. The Audobon, N.J., native is the only three-time All-American in Duke baseball history. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Following the Fist Pitch Banquet, GoDuke.com will kick off the campaign with the 2020 First Pitch Auction, featuring many items up for bid. Items include Duke baseball gear such as official hats and jerseys, as well as autographed baseballs and tickets to various events.
For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBaseball". You can also find all-access coverage of all Duke athletic programs on SnapChat by searching for "dukeathletics".
#GoDuke
"After two consecutive trips to the NCAA Super Regionals, there's a lot of reason to celebrate what's happening with the Duke baseball program," said head coach Chris Pollard. "There's also so much to be excited about with this upcoming 2020 campaign. I can't wait to see all of our Duke baseball family back for the eighth annual Duke Baseball First Pitch Banquet. It's a night where everybody that's invested in our program comes back to celebrate what's happened and get excited about what's going to happen with this program."
The hot-stove-style event signifies the start of the college baseball season, giving attendees the opportunity to meet the 2020 Blue Devils and preview the upcoming season. Both individual ($60) and corporate tables ($400) are expected to go on sale soon.
Duke baseball alumni and their families are invited to attend free of charge. Alumni can register by using the link.
2019 First Pitch Banquet Schedule
5:30 pm | Doors open
5:30 – 6:30 pm | Cocktail Reception & Auction
6:30 – 8:30 pm | Dinner & Program
Vaugh Schill
Vaughn Schill (1997-99) holds the Duke career record in both batting average and on-base percentage, with marks of .380 and .477, respectively, while ranking amongst the top five all-time in slugging percentage, runs scored, hits, doubles and walks. A two-way player at Duke, Schill is tied for second in school history in career saves with 13, while serving as one of only 13 players in Duke history to have posted a .300 batting average or better and at least 20 home runs across his career. The Audobon, N.J., native is the only three-time All-American in Duke baseball history. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Following the Fist Pitch Banquet, GoDuke.com will kick off the campaign with the 2020 First Pitch Auction, featuring many items up for bid. Items include Duke baseball gear such as official hats and jerseys, as well as autographed baseballs and tickets to various events.
For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBaseball". You can also find all-access coverage of all Duke athletic programs on SnapChat by searching for "dukeathletics".
#GoDuke
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