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Pauley Makes Padres Opening Day Roster
3/19/2024 11:35:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM – Former Duke infielder Graham Pauley had his contract selected to the San Diego Padres 40-man roster and traveled with the team to Seoul, South Korea, for Opening Day. Pauley becomes the 46th Duke player to make his MLB debut in program history.
The Milton, Ga., native was selected in the 13th round of the 2022 MLB Entry Draft by the San Diego Padres after appearing in 84 games in his two seasons in Durham. During his time at Duke, Pauley produced a .278 average at the plate, collecting 83 hits, 19 doubles, 11 home runs and 45 RBI. He drew 44 walks and eight hit by pitches, posting a slugging percentage of .452.
Pauley will join Jackson Merrill in making his major league debut this week, making the jump directly from Double-A. He is in his second full season as a professional, earning the Padres' Minor League Player of the Year award last season.
In his first full minor league season, Pauley finished with a .308/.393/.539 slash line in 551 plate appearances. He ripped 32 doubles, five triples and 23 home runs. During spring training, he tallied a .314/.400/.486 slash line with five walks and nine punchouts in 40 trips to the dish.
The Padres open the 2024 MLB Season on March 20, 2024, at 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT in Seoul, South Korea at the Gocheok SkyDome against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game will stream in the U.S. on MLB.TV and will also be televised nationally on ESPN.
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The Milton, Ga., native was selected in the 13th round of the 2022 MLB Entry Draft by the San Diego Padres after appearing in 84 games in his two seasons in Durham. During his time at Duke, Pauley produced a .278 average at the plate, collecting 83 hits, 19 doubles, 11 home runs and 45 RBI. He drew 44 walks and eight hit by pitches, posting a slugging percentage of .452.
Pauley will join Jackson Merrill in making his major league debut this week, making the jump directly from Double-A. He is in his second full season as a professional, earning the Padres' Minor League Player of the Year award last season.
In his first full minor league season, Pauley finished with a .308/.393/.539 slash line in 551 plate appearances. He ripped 32 doubles, five triples and 23 home runs. During spring training, he tallied a .314/.400/.486 slash line with five walks and nine punchouts in 40 trips to the dish.
The Padres open the 2024 MLB Season on March 20, 2024, at 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT in Seoul, South Korea at the Gocheok SkyDome against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game will stream in the U.S. on MLB.TV and will also be televised nationally on ESPN.
For more information on Duke Baseball, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching "DukeBASE".
Duke Centennial
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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