Christopher Duffy (baseball)
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| Chris Duffy | |
|---|---|
| First baseman | |
| Born: December 17, 1987 New York, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Chris Duffy (born December 17, 1987) is a former professional baseball player.
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 81 runs batted in.[1] He was named a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award and earned first-team All-American honors.[1][3][4][5][6]
Duffy currently holds the C-USA record for batting average (.447) and slugging percentage (.850).[1]