Meet The Freshman: Jimmy Romano

DURHAM – As the Blue Devils prepare for the 2022 baseball season, head coach Chris Pollard and the Duke baseball program are excited to introduce the incoming freshman class.

Over the fall semester, GoDuke.com will release individual introductions of its 12-member freshman class.

A native of Roseland, N.J., Jimmy Romano is the 11th member of Duke's freshman class to be introduced this fall.

"I was really impressed with the way that Jimmy progressed through the fall," Pollard said. "After a semester in our sports performance program, he put up some of the fastest times in our post-fall assessments. As a pitcher he throws a lot of strikes; and as a positional player he is a versatile defender with an emerging offensive approach."

Romano lettered four seasons at Saint Joseph Regional High School under head coach Marck Cieslak. A two-way player, Romano arrives in Durham with experience in the infield and on the mound.

As a senior, Romano led St. Joseph's to capture the state championship as a senior, batting .390 with 30 RBIs. He also led the team with 18 walks and nine home runs. In addition to his prowess at the plate, Romano also struck out nine without allowing a run in 3.2 innings of work.

Prior to missing his junior season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Romano recorded a 1.27 ERA in five appearances on the mound as a sophomore. He struck out 17 batters in just 14.2 innings pitched. In his freshman season, Romano hit .357 with three RBIs. He made six appearances that season, allowing no earned runs in 9.2 innings on the bump.

Off the field, Romano was a member of National Spanish Honor Society and Unico Club.

Born Generoso James Romano on June 11, 2003, he is the son of James and Mary Romano. He has two sisters, Haley and Gabriella.

Get to Know Jimmy:
Favorite Movie: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite Musician: Kanye West
Favorite Actor/Actress: Adam Driver
If you weren't playing baseball, what sport would you play? Football.
What are you looking forward to at Duke? I am looking forward to the start of the spring season. I love to compete, and I can't wait for the opportunity to go help bring a championship back to Duke.
Who is your role mode? Why? My Dad is my biggest role model because he has taught me everything I need to know in life and has pushed me to be the best version of myself every day.

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Meet The Freshman: Jimmy Romano

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