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| position = [[Third baseman]] / [[First baseman]]
| position = [[Third baseman]] / [[First baseman]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|6}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|6}}
| birth_place = [[Boston, Massachusetts]]
| birth_place = [[Milton, Massachusetts]]
| bats = Right
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| final2year = 2017
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| final2team = Chiba Lotte Marines
| final2team = Chiba Lotte Marines
| statyear = 2016 season
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| stat2year = 2017 season
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===Amateur===
===Amateur===


Duffy attended [[Saint Sebastian's School]] in [[Needham, Massachusetts]].<ref>`{{cite web |title=MLB’s two Matt Duffys both played in Cape League |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/league/?article_id=2193 |work=[[Cape Cod Baseball League]] |date=September 21, 2015 |access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> He enrolled at the [[University of Vermont]] and played [[college baseball]] for the [[Vermont Catamounts]] in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Duffy was named the [[America East Conference]]'s [[America East Conference baseball awards#Player of the Year|Player of the Year]]. After the 2009 season, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Chatham Anglers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref> After Vermont discontinued its baseball team, he transferred to the [[University of Tennessee]] and played for the [[Tennessee Volunteers]] for two years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former UVM standout Duffy promoted by Astros |url=http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/2015/09/14/former-uvm-standout-duffy-promoted-astros/72286708/ |work=[[The Burlington Free Press]] |date=September 14, 2015 |access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>
Duffy attended [[Saint Sebastian's School]] in [[Needham, Massachusetts]].<ref>`{{cite web |title=MLB's two Matt Duffys both played in Cape League |url=http://www.capecodbaseball.org/news/league/?article_id=2193 |work=[[Cape Cod Baseball League]] |date=September 21, 2015 |access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref> He enrolled at the [[University of Vermont]] and played [[college baseball]] for the [[Vermont Catamounts]] in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Duffy was named the [[America East Conference]]'s [[America East Conference baseball awards#Player of the Year|Player of the Year]]. After the 2009 season, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Chatham Anglers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=January 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2009&T=Chatham_As |title=2009 Chatham As |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref> After Vermont discontinued its baseball team, he transferred to the [[University of Tennessee]] and played for the [[Tennessee Volunteers]] for two years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former UVM standout Duffy promoted by Astros |url=http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/2015/09/14/former-uvm-standout-duffy-promoted-astros/72286708/ |work=[[The Burlington Free Press]] |date=September 14, 2015 |access-date=April 3, 2016}}</ref>


===Houston Astros===
===Houston Astros===


The [[Houston Astros]] selected Duffy in the 20th round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball Draft]]. In 2015, he was named the [[Pacific Coast League]] (PCL) MVP.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/mlb/fresno-grizzlies/article33830793.html |first=Angel |last=Moreno |title=Fresno Grizzlies’ Matt Duffy named MVP of Pacific Coast League |work=[[The Fresno Bee]] |date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
The [[Houston Astros]] selected Duffy in the 20th round of the [[2011 Major League Baseball Draft]]. In 2015, he was named the [[Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player Award|Pacific Coast League (PCL) MVP]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/mlb/fresno-grizzlies/article33830793.html |first=Angel |last=Moreno |title=Fresno Grizzlies' Matt Duffy named MVP of Pacific Coast League |work=[[The Fresno Bee]] |date=September 3, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>


Duffy was called up to the majors for the first time on September 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |first=Evan |last=Drellich |title=Astros to promote infielder Matt Duffy from Class AAA Fresno |url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2015/09/13/astros-to-promote-infielder-matt-duffy-from-class-aaa-fresno/ |work=[[Houston Chronicle]] |date=September 13, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
Duffy was called up to the majors for the first time on September 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |first=Evan |last=Drellich |title=Astros to promote infielder Matt Duffy from Class AAA Fresno |url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2015/09/13/astros-to-promote-infielder-matt-duffy-from-class-aaa-fresno/ |work=[[Houston Chronicle]] |date=September 13, 2015 |access-date=September 14, 2015}}</ref>
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===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
On July 16, 2016, Duffy was designated for assignment by the Astros<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/07/astros-designate-matt-duffy-for-assignment.html|title=Astros Designate Matt Duffy For Assignment|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 16, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> and claimed by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] on July 23, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Former-Astros-Matt-Duffy-signs-with-Rangers-8405066.php|title=Former Astros utility player Matt Duffy signs with Rangers|access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
On July 16, 2016, Duffy was designated for assignment by the Astros<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/07/astros-designate-matt-duffy-for-assignment.html|title=Astros Designate Matt Duffy For Assignment|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=July 16, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref> and claimed by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] on July 23, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Former-Astros-Matt-Duffy-signs-with-Rangers-8405066.php|title=Former Astros utility player Matt Duffy signs with Rangers|date=23 July 2016 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>


===Chiba Lotte Marines===
===Chiba Lotte Marines===
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===Matt Duffy Baseball Academy===
===Matt Duffy Baseball Academy===
Matt Duffy is the current owner and founder of the Matt Duffy Baseball Academy which opened in July 2019, located in Weymouth, MA. Duffy offers instruction for both individuals and groups. The MDBA is also home to the MDB Knights, a club baseball team for youth baseball players.<ref>|url=https://www.mattduffybaseball.com|</ref>
Duffy is the current owner and founder of the Matt Duffy Baseball Academy which opened in July 2019, located in Weymouth, MA. Duffy offers instruction for both individuals and groups. The MDBA is also home to the MDB Knights, a club baseball team for youth baseball players.<ref>|url=https://www.mattduffybaseball.com|</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:10, 25 September 2024

For the Kansas City Royals player, see Matt Duffy.

Matt Duffy
Duffy batting for the Houston Astros in 2015 Spring Training
Third baseman / First baseman
Born: (1989-02-06) February 6, 1989 (age 35)
Milton, Massachusetts
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 16, 2015, for the Houston Astros
NPB: March 31, 2017, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
Last appearance
MLB: April 9, 2016, for the Houston Astros
NPB: June 17, 2017, for the Chiba Lotte Marines
MLB statistics
Batting average.273
Home runs0
Runs batted in3
NPB statistics
Batting average.201
Hits33
Home runs6
Runs batted in18
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Matthew Edward Duffy (born February 6, 1989) is an American former professional baseball corner infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines.

Career

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Amateur

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Duffy attended Saint Sebastian's School in Needham, Massachusetts.[1] He enrolled at the University of Vermont and played college baseball for the Vermont Catamounts in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, Duffy was named the America East Conference's Player of the Year. After the 2009 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2][3] After Vermont discontinued its baseball team, he transferred to the University of Tennessee and played for the Tennessee Volunteers for two years.[4]

Houston Astros

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The Houston Astros selected Duffy in the 20th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. In 2015, he was named the Pacific Coast League (PCL) MVP.[5]

Duffy was called up to the majors for the first time on September 14, 2015.[6]

On Friday, October 2, 2015, Duffy contributed to Houston Astros history, breaking the club record by surpassing 20 runs in a game with his two-run single off A.J. Schugel for Houston's final runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks.[7]

Texas Rangers

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On July 16, 2016, Duffy was designated for assignment by the Astros[8] and claimed by the Texas Rangers on July 23, 2016.[9]

Chiba Lotte Marines

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On November 14, 2016, Duffy signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.[10]

Matt Duffy Baseball Academy

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Duffy is the current owner and founder of the Matt Duffy Baseball Academy which opened in July 2019, located in Weymouth, MA. Duffy offers instruction for both individuals and groups. The MDBA is also home to the MDB Knights, a club baseball team for youth baseball players.[11]

References

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  1. ^ `"MLB's two Matt Duffys both played in Cape League". Cape Cod Baseball League. September 21, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  2. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "2009 Chatham As". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "Former UVM standout Duffy promoted by Astros". The Burlington Free Press. September 14, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Moreno, Angel (September 3, 2015). "Fresno Grizzlies' Matt Duffy named MVP of Pacific Coast League". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  6. ^ Drellich, Evan (September 13, 2015). "Astros to promote infielder Matt Duffy from Class AAA Fresno". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
  7. ^ |url=http://www.astrosdaily.com/history/2015/%7C
  8. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (July 16, 2016). "Astros Designate Matt Duffy For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  9. ^ "Former Astros utility player Matt Duffy signs with Rangers". July 23, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  10. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 14, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/14/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  11. ^ |url=https://www.mattduffybaseball.com%7C
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