"I started in Concord at JOBL (Junior Optimist Baseball League) and continued there until playing for travel ball teams in Concord and Antioch throughout my adolescence,"
"Growing up in Orinda was a blessing because of the people, the strong community and the great schools. The small-town atmosphere was peaceful and grounding."
"That balance gave me a valuable perspective between privileged and less privileged environments. It made me more appreciative and inspired me to give back to the surrounding community."
"Pitching in that game stands out the most, along with the sense of unity we had as a team. The camaraderie and collective drive we shared were unlike any other team I'd been a part of."
Bill Duby was born in Walnut Creek and raised in Orinda. He began playing baseball in Concord at age three, progressing through JOBL and travel teams in Concord and Antioch. Duby attended Miramonte High School and pitched in a run to the North Coast Section championship, where team unity and camaraderie stood out. Influences included his father, Bill Duby Sr., and former professionals Aaron Miles and Bob Ayrault. At 25 and living in Pleasant Hill, Duby has played professionally with the Frontier League's Ottawa Titans and founded Duby Baseball, a youth development program focused on resilience, community and giving back.
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