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Duke Lands Top-25 Recruiting Class for Third Straight Season
10/4/2023 12:55:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM – Duke baseball landed its third consecutive top-25 recruiting class as announced by Baseball America on Wednesday, slotting in at 21st in the country.
Highlighted by four top-500 prospects, the 2024 class features key position players and pitchers joining the Blue Devils this season. Freshman AJ Gracia, a two-way player out of Monroe, N.J., stands out for his easy left-handed swing and hitability. The 6-foot-3 outfielder and pitcher, brings a good feel to the plate and a strong arm on the mound.
Sam Harris has a big build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and a powerful left-handed swing, while creating above-average bat speed and plenty of raw power. Catcher Macon Winslow has a physical build at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and has a solid track record as a defender. He has above-average power and arm strength and is advanced enough both offensively and defensively.
Pitcher Kyle Johnson has exciting two-way ability as a left-hander and outfielder. On the mound, he has a three-pitch mix and is able to throw strikes with his whole arsenal. He is a right-handed hitter with good bat-to-ball skills. While scouts preferred him as a pitcher, he could impact the Blue Devils in either role this season.
BASEBALL AMERICA OVERVIEW: Duke lands a top-25 class for the third straight season, an unprecedented run for the Blue Devils. It's just the latest sign of progress for the program under head coach Chris Pollard, who has taken Duke from the ACC doormat to an Omaha contender over the last decade.
In addition to the 21st rated 2024 class by Baseball America, Duke was also tabbed as the 27th-rated class by Collegiate Baseball News.
For more information on Duke Baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeBASEBALL".
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Highlighted by four top-500 prospects, the 2024 class features key position players and pitchers joining the Blue Devils this season. Freshman AJ Gracia, a two-way player out of Monroe, N.J., stands out for his easy left-handed swing and hitability. The 6-foot-3 outfielder and pitcher, brings a good feel to the plate and a strong arm on the mound.
Sam Harris has a big build at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds and a powerful left-handed swing, while creating above-average bat speed and plenty of raw power. Catcher Macon Winslow has a physical build at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds and has a solid track record as a defender. He has above-average power and arm strength and is advanced enough both offensively and defensively.
Pitcher Kyle Johnson has exciting two-way ability as a left-hander and outfielder. On the mound, he has a three-pitch mix and is able to throw strikes with his whole arsenal. He is a right-handed hitter with good bat-to-ball skills. While scouts preferred him as a pitcher, he could impact the Blue Devils in either role this season.
BASEBALL AMERICA OVERVIEW: Duke lands a top-25 class for the third straight season, an unprecedented run for the Blue Devils. It's just the latest sign of progress for the program under head coach Chris Pollard, who has taken Duke from the ACC doormat to an Omaha contender over the last decade.
In addition to the 21st rated 2024 class by Baseball America, Duke was also tabbed as the 27th-rated class by Collegiate Baseball News.
For more information on Duke Baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeBASEBALL".
#GoDuke
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