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Blue Devils Hold Annual Scout Day Thursday
10/21/2021 7:10:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM – Nearly 50 Major League Baseball scouts arrived to evaluate the Duke baseball team at Jack Coombs Field Thursday afternoon as part of the team's annual scout day.  Â
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The afternoon began with team batting practice followed by a round of infield/outfield, before the team took part in a nine-inning scrimmage.
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Duke has produced 83 players selected in the MLB Draft, including five this past season. The Milwaukee Brewers selected shortstop Ethan Murray in the fifth round, followed by the Houston Astros' selection of outfielder Joey Loperfido in the seventh round. Outfielder Peter Matt was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round, while right-handed pitcher Jack Carey (Pittsburgh Pirates) and catcher Michael Rothenberg (Detroit Lions) were picked in the 11th and 12th rounds, respectively.
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The Blue Devils have had 53 players drafted over the past 20 years, including 30 during head coach Chris Pollard's tenure.
In addition, 21 former Blue Devils are currently on professional rosters at the end of the minor league seasons. The bunch of professionals is highlighted by seven-year MLB veteran, New York Mets' pitcher Marcus Stroman. The full list of professional Blue Devils can be found below.
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For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBaseball".
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Blue Devils in the Pros:
Name                    Organization, Current Team
Marcus Stroman     Mets, New York Mets (MLB)
Ethan DeCaster     Tigers, Toledo (AAA)
James Marvel      Pirates, Indianapolis (AAA)
Peter Matt       Cubs, Iowa (AAA)
Matt Mervis       Cubs, Iowa (AAA)
Chris Proctor      Tigers, Toledo (AAA)
Griffin Conine     Marlins, Pensacola (AA)
Ben Gross        Twins, Wichita (AA)
Jimmy Herron      Rockies, Hartford (AA)
Bryce Jarvis      Diamondbacks, Amarillo (AA)
Zack Kone        Marlins, Pensacola (AA)
Jack Labosky      Rays, Montgomery (AA)
Jack Carey       Pirates, Greensboro (Adv.-A)
Mitch Stallings     Braves, Rome (Adv.-A)
Kennie Taylor      Mariners, Everett (Adv.-A)
Thomas Girard      Orioles, Delmarva (A)
Adam Laskey       Cubs, Myrtle Beach (A)
Joey Loperfido     Astros, Fayetteville (A)
Ethan Murray      Brewers, Carolina (A)
Michael Rothenberg      Tigers, Lakeland (A)
Graeme Stinson     Rays, Charleston (A)
 *List based off current teams as of October 21, 2021
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The afternoon began with team batting practice followed by a round of infield/outfield, before the team took part in a nine-inning scrimmage.
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Duke has produced 83 players selected in the MLB Draft, including five this past season. The Milwaukee Brewers selected shortstop Ethan Murray in the fifth round, followed by the Houston Astros' selection of outfielder Joey Loperfido in the seventh round. Outfielder Peter Matt was taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 10th round, while right-handed pitcher Jack Carey (Pittsburgh Pirates) and catcher Michael Rothenberg (Detroit Lions) were picked in the 11th and 12th rounds, respectively.
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The Blue Devils have had 53 players drafted over the past 20 years, including 30 during head coach Chris Pollard's tenure.
In addition, 21 former Blue Devils are currently on professional rosters at the end of the minor league seasons. The bunch of professionals is highlighted by seven-year MLB veteran, New York Mets' pitcher Marcus Stroman. The full list of professional Blue Devils can be found below.
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For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBaseball".
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Blue Devils in the Pros:
Name                    Organization, Current Team
Marcus Stroman     Mets, New York Mets (MLB)
Ethan DeCaster     Tigers, Toledo (AAA)
James Marvel      Pirates, Indianapolis (AAA)
Peter Matt       Cubs, Iowa (AAA)
Matt Mervis       Cubs, Iowa (AAA)
Chris Proctor      Tigers, Toledo (AAA)
Griffin Conine     Marlins, Pensacola (AA)
Ben Gross        Twins, Wichita (AA)
Jimmy Herron      Rockies, Hartford (AA)
Bryce Jarvis      Diamondbacks, Amarillo (AA)
Zack Kone        Marlins, Pensacola (AA)
Jack Labosky      Rays, Montgomery (AA)
Jack Carey       Pirates, Greensboro (Adv.-A)
Mitch Stallings     Braves, Rome (Adv.-A)
Kennie Taylor      Mariners, Everett (Adv.-A)
Thomas Girard      Orioles, Delmarva (A)
Adam Laskey       Cubs, Myrtle Beach (A)
Joey Loperfido     Astros, Fayetteville (A)
Ethan Murray      Brewers, Carolina (A)
Michael Rothenberg      Tigers, Lakeland (A)
Graeme Stinson     Rays, Charleston (A)
 *List based off current teams as of October 21, 2021
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