DURHAM, N.C. – Former Duke baseball standout James Marvel was named the Pittsburgh Pirates' Minor League Pitcher of the Year, announced by the organization earlier this week.
Marvel, a starting pitcher, made his major league debut less than two weeks ago in a start against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, becoming the 44th Duke baseball alum to reach the big league ranks.
The right-hander enjoyed an impressive season in the minors before making the next step to the majors after his season concluded in Triple A. This season, Marvel posted a 3.