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MLB Draft Recap: Jarvis Becomes Highest Pick in Duke History
6/19/2020 12:44:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM, N.C. – History was made last Wednesday, as junior right-hander Bryce Jarvis became the highest pick in Duke baseball program history as the Arizona Diamondbacks selected him with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft.
"In my career as a head coach, I haven't had anyone more deserving of being a first round draft pick than Bryce Jarvis," said Duke baseball head coach Chris Pollard. "He's earned this opportunity the way he's worked and developed. He does so many big things on a big stage. I also think him being picked in the first round is great validation for pitching coach Dusty Blake and the job that he does developing our pitchers."
Jarvis joined former Duke standout Marcus Stroman as the second player in school history to be taken in the first round of the first year player draft, adding to his list of accomplishments in his highly decorated Blue Devil career.
"It's really cool to know that you're the highest pick in the history of the school," said Jarvis. "I hope that doesn't stand for long. I hope that Duke has a lot of guys coming in the next five to ten years that go higher and that would mean the program keeps getting better. It would mean that people would be building on the successes that we have had the last three years and keep the program going where it needs to go."
The Franklin, Tenn., native has pitched in two regionals and two super regionals, while being tabbed as the NCAA Morgantown Regional Most Valuable Player, and both a First Team All-American and an Academic All-American.
"What he's done for our program—pitching in two regionals and two super regionals, being regional MVP, throwing a perfect game—along with his work ethic, accountability and his incredible competitiveness. He's just everything that you look for in an ace for your program."
Jarvis was taken by the New York Yankees in the 37th round of the 2019 MLB Draft, following an impressive showing in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devil right-hander allowed just one run across two starts and 15.0 innings of work, notching a 0.60 ERA with 20 strikeouts.
He worked 8.0 shutout innings against West Virginia in the second game of the Morgantown Regional, allowing six hits and one walk, while striking out 11 batters on a career-high 126 pitches, en route to being named Regional MVP.
"I think the game in Morgantown was definitely one of my best memories in a Blue Devil uniform," Jarvis added. "A lot of people talk about the crowd and how loud it was, but I just remember going out there every inning getting outs and getting out of innings. I think after we won that game that there wasn't a question that we were going to go on and win the whole regional. It was a pretty fun weekend overall."
Despite being drafted, Jarvis made the decision to return to Durham for his junior season, asserting himself as one of the best arms in the country.
"I knew I had more in me," Jarvis said. "Going over the summer and getting those improvements I needed and that I knew I had in me, to put myself in the position I went this year. I think it's always cool when you come up with a plan and then execute it over a long period of time. There were definitely a lot of people that helped through that process and I'm very thankful for their help in giving me the opportunity to put in the work that I did."
Jarvis made the decision to return to Durham for his junior season despite being drafted, asserting himself as one of the best arms in the country. The Duke right-hander was tabbed as a Preseason All-American by both D1Baseball and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association entering the spring, while also being named to the USA Golden Spikes Award Watch List.
"Bryce has done a really good job of maximizing opportunities to find areas to work on and improve," said pitching coach Dusty Blake. "He has the ability to stay locked in and not let the moment get too big. He takes things one pitch at a time, and he's connected to his process. In some of the biggest games he's thrown, he's able to make really competitive pitches which are all built on the process and the consistent work ethic and day-to-day effort he puts in."
"He helped make our team better and his teammates better by coming to the field and showing how he goes about doing his business on a day-to-day. I think we all do a pretty good job of that, but you can just see he was committed and locked in. There's no wasted reps, or checking the box to do anything. It's the same way with his workouts and in the weight room. He's completely committed to making sure he's making the best of the time that he had."
This season, Jarvis was spectacular as the team's Friday night ace. The Franklin, Tenn., native was tabbed as the ACC Pitcher of the Week twice this season, highlighted by his perfect game against Cornell on Feb. 21. He notched a career-high 15 strikeouts in the matchup on just 94 pitches of work. The outing marked the 31st perfect game in NCAA Division I history.
The junior righty ranked among the nation's best in several statistical categories, including third in WHIP with a mark of 0.48 and eighth in strikeout-to-walk ratio with a mark of 20.00. Additionally, Jarvis led the ACC in walks allowed per nine innings (0.67), while ranking third in ERA (0.67) and fifth in hits allowed per nine innings (3.67).
Jarvis had notched three consecutive quality starts prior to the season's abrupt ending. The right-hander allowed just one hit and one walk across his 7.0 innings of work, while racking up 12 strikeouts to pick up his third win of the season against 11th-ranked Florida State. Jarvis carried a perfect game through 6.2 frames before allowing his first baserunner of the day, who reached on a strikeout wild pitch. The baserunner ended a span of 16.2 perfect innings at home for Jarvis.
The right-hander only allowed one run, seven hits and one walk across his last three starts, totaling 23.0 innings of work with a 0.39 ERA.
Following the season's abrupt ending, Jarvis was tabbed as a Collegiate Baseball First Team All-American, earning All-America honors for the first time in his career. He became the 13th Blue Devil in program history to earn All-America nods, and the first Duke player since 1994 to be tabbed a First Team All-American—Ryan Jackson (Collegiate Baseball – OF/P).
"I knew I came back and wanted to prove I had gotten better," Jarvis added. "Even though it was a short season, it was fun. Obviously getting all of the recognition and awards is nice, but overall it was more of just proving to myself that I was right. A lot of people say that I 'bet on myself' by coming back, and I think having those four games showed that bet was a good one. The fact that it paid off was awesome, and it definitely will be a season that I'll never forget even though it was short."
As Jarvis heard his named called in last week's MLB Draft, he became the 27th player to be drafted under head coach Chris Pollard and the 15th player in school history to be taken in the top five rounds. With the selection, Duke has had a player taken in the top five rounds in six of the last seven drafts.
With Jarvis' selection, Duke has had a player taken in the top five rounds in six of the last seven drafts, as he becomes the 15th player in school history to be taken in the top five rounds. Additionally, Jarvis is the 27th player to be drafted under head coach Chris Pollard.
"Part of being in a position to have players to go out and do that is a result of the success that the program has had," Pollard added. "It's also the success of players that have come along in front of Bryce. The reputation of our program was very much on display in this draft. For those who watched the draft, they heard that. The broadcasters talked about our program. It speaks to coach (Josh) Jordan and the job he's done as our recruiting coordinator and associate head coach in bringing these talented guys to campus. To see this happen is tremendous validation of the job he's done as the recruiting coordinator."
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
???????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ???? ???? ????@BryceJarvis28 becomes the highest pick in program history ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) June 11, 2020
?? https://t.co/ODaZP1gJBn#BlueCollar | #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/Xv1ow3BY6j
Welcome to the desert, @BryceJarvis28! #RattleOn
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 11, 2020
The #Dbacks have selected the right-handed pitcher out of @DukeBASE with their 1st pick of the 2020 #MLBDraft. pic.twitter.com/KKu9hjONYe
"With the 18th overall pick..." @BryceJarvis28 #MLBDraft pic.twitter.com/hHOZiXvdPY
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) June 11, 2020
"In my career as a head coach, I haven't had anyone more deserving of being a first round draft pick than Bryce Jarvis," said Duke baseball head coach Chris Pollard. "He's earned this opportunity the way he's worked and developed. He does so many big things on a big stage. I also think him being picked in the first round is great validation for pitching coach Dusty Blake and the job that he does developing our pitchers."
Absolutely the definition of an earned opportunity. So grateful for what @BryceJarvis28 has done for our @dukebase program! #bluecollar https://t.co/klg7Q1T8cq
— Chris Pollard (@coachchris14) June 11, 2020
Jarvis joined former Duke standout Marcus Stroman as the second player in school history to be taken in the first round of the first year player draft, adding to his list of accomplishments in his highly decorated Blue Devil career.
Legend. Congrats bro. Can't wait to see you in the show dealing! @BryceJarvis28 @DukeU @DukeBASE @DukeATHLETICS https://t.co/4zOjNgHeo8
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) June 11, 2020
"It's really cool to know that you're the highest pick in the history of the school," said Jarvis. "I hope that doesn't stand for long. I hope that Duke has a lot of guys coming in the next five to ten years that go higher and that would mean the program keeps getting better. It would mean that people would be building on the successes that we have had the last three years and keep the program going where it needs to go."
The Franklin, Tenn., native has pitched in two regionals and two super regionals, while being tabbed as the NCAA Morgantown Regional Most Valuable Player, and both a First Team All-American and an Academic All-American.
"What he's done for our program—pitching in two regionals and two super regionals, being regional MVP, throwing a perfect game—along with his work ethic, accountability and his incredible competitiveness. He's just everything that you look for in an ace for your program."
Jarvis was taken by the New York Yankees in the 37th round of the 2019 MLB Draft, following an impressive showing in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devil right-hander allowed just one run across two starts and 15.0 innings of work, notching a 0.60 ERA with 20 strikeouts.
A pitching stud ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) June 5, 2019
Congrats @BryceJarvis28 on being selected by the @Yankees! ??
???? https://t.co/CQe9Q1EjYP#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/NfSgULjFP0
He worked 8.0 shutout innings against West Virginia in the second game of the Morgantown Regional, allowing six hits and one walk, while striking out 11 batters on a career-high 126 pitches, en route to being named Regional MVP.
Your 2019 NCAA Morgantown Regional MVP ????
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) June 3, 2019
Big Game Bryce, @BryceJarvis28 ??#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/4XB3uGLIXu
"I think the game in Morgantown was definitely one of my best memories in a Blue Devil uniform," Jarvis added. "A lot of people talk about the crowd and how loud it was, but I just remember going out there every inning getting outs and getting out of innings. I think after we won that game that there wasn't a question that we were going to go on and win the whole regional. It was a pretty fun weekend overall."
Blue Devils advance to the regional final! ????
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) June 2, 2019
Have yourself a night, @BryceJarvis28 ??#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/nrCOiQuvRf
Despite being drafted, Jarvis made the decision to return to Durham for his junior season, asserting himself as one of the best arms in the country.
"I knew I had more in me," Jarvis said. "Going over the summer and getting those improvements I needed and that I knew I had in me, to put myself in the position I went this year. I think it's always cool when you come up with a plan and then execute it over a long period of time. There were definitely a lot of people that helped through that process and I'm very thankful for their help in giving me the opportunity to put in the work that I did."
Jarvis made the decision to return to Durham for his junior season despite being drafted, asserting himself as one of the best arms in the country. The Duke right-hander was tabbed as a Preseason All-American by both D1Baseball and National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association entering the spring, while also being named to the USA Golden Spikes Award Watch List.
Preseason @d1baseball All-American ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) January 21, 2020
Congrats @BryceJarvis28 ??
??: https://t.co/2VKpBkRFHw#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/HFCFyqC24H
Another honor for @BryceJarvis28 ?? adding his name to the @USAGoldenSpikes Preseason Watch List ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) February 13, 2020
??: https://t.co/ozDlDGIlBo#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/gtBu5kyMIh
"Bryce has done a really good job of maximizing opportunities to find areas to work on and improve," said pitching coach Dusty Blake. "He has the ability to stay locked in and not let the moment get too big. He takes things one pitch at a time, and he's connected to his process. In some of the biggest games he's thrown, he's able to make really competitive pitches which are all built on the process and the consistent work ethic and day-to-day effort he puts in."
So excited for @BryceJarvis28! It's been incredible to see all of his hard work continue to pay off. He brought it every single day....made himself better & pushed his @DukeBASE teammates to do the same????#bluecollar https://t.co/RT3xOOa7wy
— Pitching 360 (@Pitching360) June 11, 2020
"He helped make our team better and his teammates better by coming to the field and showing how he goes about doing his business on a day-to-day. I think we all do a pretty good job of that, but you can just see he was committed and locked in. There's no wasted reps, or checking the box to do anything. It's the same way with his workouts and in the weight room. He's completely committed to making sure he's making the best of the time that he had."
Junior season on the horizon for Big Game Bryce ?????? @BryceJarvis28#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ???? pic.twitter.com/yUnHhuFuFt
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) January 16, 2020
This season, Jarvis was spectacular as the team's Friday night ace. The Franklin, Tenn., native was tabbed as the ACC Pitcher of the Week twice this season, highlighted by his perfect game against Cornell on Feb. 21. He notched a career-high 15 strikeouts in the matchup on just 94 pitches of work. The outing marked the 31st perfect game in NCAA Division I history.
????????????
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) February 22, 2020
First perfect game in school history ??@BryceJarvis28 | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/iNZ9uWbror
S/O @BryceJarvis28 on the Perfect Game! ?????? pic.twitter.com/W7f5V3d0KP
— Duke Men's Basketball (@DukeMBB) February 23, 2020
WOW ??
— ACC Baseball (@ACCBaseball) February 21, 2020
What an outing for Jarvis, as he throws the first #ACCBASE perfect game since 2014 and just the 3?rd for the league in the last 60 years
???? https://t.co/6bmlbNGJwI
No surprise here.@BryceJarvis28 named ACC Pitcher of the Week & National Player of the Week ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) February 25, 2020
??: https://t.co/FtUk6y07Xi#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/mvyeu9oTh9
Nothing short of perfection ??
— Golden Spikes Award (@USAGoldenSpikes) February 25, 2020
Bryce Jarvis throws the first perfect game in @DukeBASE history and earns the #GoldenSpikes @d1baseball Performance of the Week. Congrats, @BryceJarvis28! pic.twitter.com/ideztsHvp7
ANOTHER ONE ??@BryceJarvis28 earns his second ACC Pitcher of the Week honor of the season ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) March 9, 2020
?? : https://t.co/SS8DynLGr5#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/IncC6FwsQS
The junior righty ranked among the nation's best in several statistical categories, including third in WHIP with a mark of 0.48 and eighth in strikeout-to-walk ratio with a mark of 20.00. Additionally, Jarvis led the ACC in walks allowed per nine innings (0.67), while ranking third in ERA (0.67) and fifth in hits allowed per nine innings (3.67).
Jarvis had notched three consecutive quality starts prior to the season's abrupt ending. The right-hander allowed just one hit and one walk across his 7.0 innings of work, while racking up 12 strikeouts to pick up his third win of the season against 11th-ranked Florida State. Jarvis carried a perfect game through 6.2 frames before allowing his first baserunner of the day, who reached on a strikeout wild pitch. The baserunner ended a span of 16.2 perfect innings at home for Jarvis.
The right-hander only allowed one run, seven hits and one walk across his last three starts, totaling 23.0 innings of work with a 0.39 ERA.
Following the season's abrupt ending, Jarvis was tabbed as a Collegiate Baseball First Team All-American, earning All-America honors for the first time in his career. He became the 13th Blue Devil in program history to earn All-America nods, and the first Duke player since 1994 to be tabbed a First Team All-American—Ryan Jackson (Collegiate Baseball – OF/P).
That All-American feeling ??
— Duke Baseball (@DukeBASE) May 26, 2020
Congrats to @BryceJarvis28 on being named to the 2020 Collegiate Baseball All-American First Team
?? https://t.co/wP0Gv6puJp#BlueCollar | #GoDuke ?????? pic.twitter.com/CO52HfUona
"I knew I came back and wanted to prove I had gotten better," Jarvis added. "Even though it was a short season, it was fun. Obviously getting all of the recognition and awards is nice, but overall it was more of just proving to myself that I was right. A lot of people say that I 'bet on myself' by coming back, and I think having those four games showed that bet was a good one. The fact that it paid off was awesome, and it definitely will be a season that I'll never forget even though it was short."
As Jarvis heard his named called in last week's MLB Draft, he became the 27th player to be drafted under head coach Chris Pollard and the 15th player in school history to be taken in the top five rounds. With the selection, Duke has had a player taken in the top five rounds in six of the last seven drafts.
With Jarvis' selection, Duke has had a player taken in the top five rounds in six of the last seven drafts, as he becomes the 15th player in school history to be taken in the top five rounds. Additionally, Jarvis is the 27th player to be drafted under head coach Chris Pollard.
"Part of being in a position to have players to go out and do that is a result of the success that the program has had," Pollard added. "It's also the success of players that have come along in front of Bryce. The reputation of our program was very much on display in this draft. For those who watched the draft, they heard that. The broadcasters talked about our program. It speaks to coach (Josh) Jordan and the job he's done as our recruiting coordinator and associate head coach in bringing these talented guys to campus. To see this happen is tremendous validation of the job he's done as the recruiting coordinator."
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".
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