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Loperfido Elevated to Houston Astros Roster
4/28/2024 9:27:00 PM | Baseball
DURHAM – Former Duke infielder and outfielder Joey Loperfido was added to the Houston Astros 40-man roster and elevated to the big-league club on Monday. Loperfido becomes the 47th Duke player to make his MLB debut in program history and the second this season.
The Haddonfield, N.J., native was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros after starting all 170 games he appeared in during his time with the Blue Devils. In his four years at Duke, Loperfido posted a .317 career batting average, collecting 201 hits, 37 doubles, nine triples, 18 home runs and 96 RBI. He drew 85 walks and held a slugging percentage of .488, adding an on base percentage of .419. In the field, Loperfido posted a career fielding percentage of .992.
In his freshman campaign with the Blue Devils, Loperfido tallied a .315 average at the plate, collecting 69 hits, 11 doubles, three triples and six home runs. Loperfido also held the freshman RBI record with 43 during the 2018 season, a mark that was broken on Sunday by current freshman AJ Gracia.
Following the 2023 professional season, Loperfido was tabbed as the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year and was invited to his first major league camp this spring. During his time at spring training, he posted a .382 average at the plate (13-for-34) in Grapefruit League play and impressed the Astros staff with his demeanor.
The No. 6 prospect in the Astros system by MLB Pipeline collected his 13th home run of the season on Sunday for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and leads the minors in that category. He has scored 31 runs, collected 29 hits and driven in 27 RBI to begin the 2024 season.
The Astros are back in action against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday at 7:10 CT / 8:10 ET at Minute Maid Park.
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
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The Haddonfield, N.J., native was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros after starting all 170 games he appeared in during his time with the Blue Devils. In his four years at Duke, Loperfido posted a .317 career batting average, collecting 201 hits, 37 doubles, nine triples, 18 home runs and 96 RBI. He drew 85 walks and held a slugging percentage of .488, adding an on base percentage of .419. In the field, Loperfido posted a career fielding percentage of .992.
In his freshman campaign with the Blue Devils, Loperfido tallied a .315 average at the plate, collecting 69 hits, 11 doubles, three triples and six home runs. Loperfido also held the freshman RBI record with 43 during the 2018 season, a mark that was broken on Sunday by current freshman AJ Gracia.
Following the 2023 professional season, Loperfido was tabbed as the Houston Astros Minor League Player of the Year and was invited to his first major league camp this spring. During his time at spring training, he posted a .382 average at the plate (13-for-34) in Grapefruit League play and impressed the Astros staff with his demeanor.
The No. 6 prospect in the Astros system by MLB Pipeline collected his 13th home run of the season on Sunday for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and leads the minors in that category. He has scored 31 runs, collected 29 hits and driven in 27 RBI to begin the 2024 season.
The Astros are back in action against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday at 7:10 CT / 8:10 ET at Minute Maid Park.
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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