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Chris Duffy
New Jersey Jackals
First baseman
Born: (1987-12-17) December 17, 1987 (age 36)
New York, New York
Bats: Left
Throws: Right

Chris Duffy (born December 17, 1987 in New York, New York) is a minor league baseball player for the Camden Riversharks in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

College career

Duffy was drafted out of Cypress Creek High School by the Chicago White Sox in the 9th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft but elected to attend the University of Central Florida, where he played outfield for the Central Florida Knights baseball team from 2007-2010.[1] His parents suggested he attend college to mature.[2]

Duffy was a starter through his career with the Knights but had his breakout season as a senior, hitting .447 with 21 home runs and runs batted in.[1] He was named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and earned first-team All-American honors.[1][3][4]

Duffy currently holds the C-USA record for batting average (.447) and slugging percentage (.850).[1]

Chris Duffy is also the Vice President of Above .500 Inc., a non-profit organization.[citation needed]

Professional career

Duffy was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 26th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. He spent the rest of the 2010 and the entire 2011 season with the GCL Phillies before splitting the 2012 season between the Lakewood Blue Claws and Clearwater Threshers.[5]

In April 2013, Duffy signed with the Camden Riversharks.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Chris Duffy". ucfathletics.com. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  2. ^ http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-04-15/sports/os-ucf-chris-duffy-0416-20100415_1_conference-usa-baseball-bat-major-league-baseball
  3. ^ Limon, Iliana (3 June 2010). "UCF's Chris Duffy and Shane Brown earn All-America honors". Orlando Sentinal. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. ^ Bass, Ryan (14 July 2010). "Former Knight Duffy honored at award show". Central Florida Future. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Christopher Duffy". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  6. ^ http://www.gloucestercitynews.net/clearysnotebook/2013/04/phillies-draft-pick-and-big-league-veteran-highlight-camdens-most-recent-additions.html


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