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Oschell, Romano Selected on Day Three of the 2024 MLB Draft
7/16/2024 5:35:00 PM | Baseball
ARLINGTON, Texas – Duke right-hander Fran Oschell III and righty Jimmy Romano were selected on Tuesday as the MLB First-year Player Draft concluded in Arlington. Oschell was selected by the Los Angeles Angles in the 12th round, while Romano was drafted in the 16th round by the Cincinnati Reds.
Duke's total number of selections in the MLB Draft moves to 101 all-time and 46 under head coach Chris Pollard. The five selections in the 2024 MLB Draft are the most for the Blue Devils since 2022 and the three picks in the first 10 rounds are the most since the 2021 draft.
Fran Oschell III – Los Angeles Angles – Round: 12; Pick: 352
A quality relief arm for Duke, Oshell III tallied a 6-3 record on the mound in his 51 appearances and produced a 3.75 ERA in three seasons. The Phoenixville, Pa., native punched out 94 batters, including a career high 66 during the 2023 campaign. Throughout his time with the Blue Devils, Oshell III held opponents to a .181 career batting average against, allowing two home runs in his 69.2 innings on the bump.
Jimmy Romano – Cincinnati Reds – Round: 16; Pick: 479
A called upon relief arm for the Blue Devils, Romano appeared in 45 games in the past two seasons of action. In his two seasons on the mound, the Roseland, N.J., native produced a 2-2 record on the bump and posted a 4.58 ERA in his career. He has produced 47 strikeouts in 37.1 innings of work, holding opponents to a .257 batting average against.
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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Duke's total number of selections in the MLB Draft moves to 101 all-time and 46 under head coach Chris Pollard. The five selections in the 2024 MLB Draft are the most for the Blue Devils since 2022 and the three picks in the first 10 rounds are the most since the 2021 draft.
Fran Oschell III – Los Angeles Angles – Round: 12; Pick: 352
A quality relief arm for Duke, Oshell III tallied a 6-3 record on the mound in his 51 appearances and produced a 3.75 ERA in three seasons. The Phoenixville, Pa., native punched out 94 batters, including a career high 66 during the 2023 campaign. Throughout his time with the Blue Devils, Oshell III held opponents to a .181 career batting average against, allowing two home runs in his 69.2 innings on the bump.
Jimmy Romano – Cincinnati Reds – Round: 16; Pick: 479
A called upon relief arm for the Blue Devils, Romano appeared in 45 games in the past two seasons of action. In his two seasons on the mound, the Roseland, N.J., native produced a 2-2 record on the bump and posted a 4.58 ERA in his career. He has produced 47 strikeouts in 37.1 innings of work, holding opponents to a .257 batting average against.
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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