DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke infielder/outfielder and a seventh-round draft pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, Joey Loperfido, will deliver the keynote speech for the 13th annual First Pitch Banquet on January 25, 2025.
Loperfido was one of three former Duke Blue Devils to make their major league debut last season, joining Graham Pauley and Griffin Conine.
The Haddonfield, N.J., native appeared in 81 games across two organizations in 2024, beginning the season with the Houston Astros (38 games played) before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays (43 games played) at the deadline.