James Madison Dukes baseball
| James Madison Dukes | |
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 CAA: 1986, 1988, 1995, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2011 : 1980, 1981ECAC South |
Founded in 1970, the James Madison Raleigh, NC. The Dukes also won the CAA Championship in 2011 defeating Old Dominion University qualifying the team for the 2011 NCAA Division I baseball tournament.
Notable alumni
- Billy Sample (1974–1976) – former MLB outfielder for the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves; first MLB player from JMU[2]
- Lorenzo Bundy (1977–1981) – former Minor League Baseball first baseman and MLB coach; current manager of the Double-A Birmingham Barons[3]
- Dana Allison (1986–1989) – former MLB pitcher for the Oakland Athletics[4]
- Larry Mitchell (1990–1992) – former MLB pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies[5]
- Mike Hubbard (1991–1992) – former MLB catcher for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers[6]
- Rich Croushore (1992–1993) – former MLB relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox[7]
- Scott Forster (1992–1994) – former MLB pitcher for the Montreal Expos[8]
- Brian McNichol (1993–1995) – former MLB pitcher for the Chicago Cubs[10]
- Tampa Bay Devil Rays[11]
- Rich Thompson (1998–2000) – former MLB outfielder for the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays[12]
- Florida Marlins; current pitching coach for the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians[13]
- Ryan Reid (2004–2006) – former MLB pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates[14]
- Kellen Kulbacki (2005–2007) – former Minor League Baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization; College Baseball Player of the Year in 2006
- Kevin Munson (2008–2010) – former Minor League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization; Rule 5 draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013[15]
- Johnny Bench Award winner for JMU in 2011 and former Minor League Baseball catcher; current manager for the Low–A Fredericksburg Nationals[16]
- Kevin Kelly (2017–2019) – MLB pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays.[17]
- Nick Robertson (2018–2019) – MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers[18]
- Chase DeLauter (2020–2022) – outfielder who was a first–round draft pick by the Cleveland Guardians[19]
References
- ^ "Color Information" (PDF). JMU Official Athletics Identity Usage and Style Guide. July 12, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "Billy Sample Interview: JMU's First Major League Player". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Former Duke Lorenzo Bundy has had a life in baseball". breezejmu.org. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Dana Allison (2017) – JMU Athletics Hall of Fame". jmusports.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Turks Alumni To Join 2010 Coaching Staff". harrisonburgturks.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Nats' World Series Rings True For Garber, Hubbard". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Croushore: JMU Product Had Memorable MLB Stay". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "MLB Flashback: Daniel Murphy, Dan Meyer, Scott Forster". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Padres' Venafro 'Hopeful' For MLB In 2020". dnronline.com. 2023-06-06.
- ^ "JMU Product Made MLB Debut With Cubs At Wrigley Field". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Travis Harper: City Native Now Pitches In For Family". dnronline.com. 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Feature Video: Rich Thompson Back with the Rays". jmusports.com. 2023-06-06.
- ^ "MLB Flashback: Daniel Murphy, Dan Meyer, Scott Forster". dnronline.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Ryan Reid Drafted By Pirates, Becomes JMUs 12th MLB Player". jmusports.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Former Diamond Dukes: Kevin Munson". jmusports.com. 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Jake Lowery (2022) – JMU Athletics Hall of Fame". jmusports.com. 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Kelly Named to Big League Roster with Tampa Bay". jmusports.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Dodgers Roster News: LA Calls Up Pitching Prospect to Bolster Bullpen for Series vs Reds". dodgersnation.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Chase DeLauter drafted into MLB by Guardians". breezejmu.com. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
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