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Three Blue Devils Highlight D1Baseball's Top-50 Relievers
2/9/2024 10:05:00 AM | Baseball
DURHAM – Duke right-handed pitcher Fran Oschell III, left-handed pitcher James Tallon and right-handed pitcher Charlie Beilenson were all named to D1Baseball's top-50 relievers list, the organization announced.
Oschell III was tabbed as the No. 2 relief pitcher in college baseball, while Tallon was marked No. 7 and Beilenson was pegged at No. 18. The trio round out the seven Duke players to be rated on one of D1Baseball's best collegiate position group rankings.
Oschell III, a 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher, was a member of the 2023 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team and was named an All-American by Perfect Game (2nd team), Baseball America (3rd team) and D1Baseball (3rd team). The Phoenixville, Pa., native posted a perfect 6-0 record out of the bullpen for the Blue Devils in his 22 appearances. He finished the year with a 0.69 ERA, allowing just three earned runs to score. Oshell III concluded the 2023 campaign with 66 strikeouts and held opponents to a .133 average at the plate.
Tallon, a 6-foot-5 left-handed pitcher, became the seventh player in program history to be named to the All-ACC freshman team and was a consensus All-American. He broke the single season saves record with 12 in his 33 innings of work. The Arlington, Va., native held opponents to a .185 batting average against and struck out 54 batters during his rookie campaign. Tallon was named a Stopper of the Year finalist last season as a freshman.
Beilenson, a six-foot right-handed pitcher, broke the school record for appearances in a season during the 2023 campaign, posting 39 outings on the mound. He tallied a 6-3 record and recorded a 3.86 ERA. The Los Angeles, Calif., native fanned a team-high 78 batters while holding opponents to a .242 average at the plate.
D1Baseball Position Rankings
Alex Stone, Catcher – 11th
Zac Morris, Shortstop – 35th
Jonathan Santucci, Starting Pitcher – 7th
Andrew Healy, Starting Pitcher – 108th
Fran Oschell III, Relief Pitcher – 2nd
James Tallon, Relief Pitcher – 7th
Charlie Beilenson, Relief Pitcher – 18th
For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBASE".
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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Oschell III was tabbed as the No. 2 relief pitcher in college baseball, while Tallon was marked No. 7 and Beilenson was pegged at No. 18. The trio round out the seven Duke players to be rated on one of D1Baseball's best collegiate position group rankings.
Oschell III, a 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher, was a member of the 2023 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team and was named an All-American by Perfect Game (2nd team), Baseball America (3rd team) and D1Baseball (3rd team). The Phoenixville, Pa., native posted a perfect 6-0 record out of the bullpen for the Blue Devils in his 22 appearances. He finished the year with a 0.69 ERA, allowing just three earned runs to score. Oshell III concluded the 2023 campaign with 66 strikeouts and held opponents to a .133 average at the plate.
Tallon, a 6-foot-5 left-handed pitcher, became the seventh player in program history to be named to the All-ACC freshman team and was a consensus All-American. He broke the single season saves record with 12 in his 33 innings of work. The Arlington, Va., native held opponents to a .185 batting average against and struck out 54 batters during his rookie campaign. Tallon was named a Stopper of the Year finalist last season as a freshman.
Beilenson, a six-foot right-handed pitcher, broke the school record for appearances in a season during the 2023 campaign, posting 39 outings on the mound. He tallied a 6-3 record and recorded a 3.86 ERA. The Los Angeles, Calif., native fanned a team-high 78 batters while holding opponents to a .242 average at the plate.
D1Baseball Position Rankings
Alex Stone, Catcher – 11th
Zac Morris, Shortstop – 35th
Jonathan Santucci, Starting Pitcher – 7th
Andrew Healy, Starting Pitcher – 108th
Fran Oschell III, Relief Pitcher – 2nd
James Tallon, Relief Pitcher – 7th
Charlie Beilenson, Relief Pitcher – 18th
For more information on Duke baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeBASE".
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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