Baseball standout Duby now plays for Ottawa Titans, coaches in Concord

Baseball standout Duby now plays for Ottawa Titans, coaches in Concord

Briefly

"Born in Walnut Creek and raised in Orinda, Duby's journey began on the fields of Concord, where he picked up a bat and glove at just 3 years old. 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, Duby said. Growing up in Orinda was a blessing because of the people, the strong community and the great schools."

"Now 25 and living in Pleasant Hill, Duby balances two worlds: life as a professional baseball player most recently with the Frontier League's Ottawa Titans and as the founder of Duby Baseball, a youth development program. For Duby, his youth meant traveling between Orinda, where he attended school, and Concord or Antioch, where he played baseball. That balance gave me a valuable perspective between privileged and less privileged environments, he said."

"At Orinda's Miramonte High School, Duby says his love of the game translated into standout performances on the field, including a memorable run to the North Coast Section championship. Pitching in that game stands out the most, along with the sense of unity we had as a team, he said. The camaraderie and collective drive we shared were unlike any other team I'd been a part of."