Summit Baseball Player Signs With Duke University

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit local and St. Peter's Prep student Jack Carey signed a National Letter of Intent with Dukes University for baseball.

“Jack Carey is one of the top right-handed pitching prospects in the country,” said Chris Pollard, Duke's head coach. “With a fastball up to 94 mph, he’s a true power arm. Jack’s physical tools – his ability to throw strikes coupled with a plus fastball – give him the opportunity to come into our program and contribute early.”

A 2017 Underclass Second Team selection, Carey ranks among the top prospects nationally. Perfect Game lists Carey as its No. 199 overall prospect in the class of 2018 as well as the No. 71 right-handed pitcher. In the state of New Jersey, he rates as the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 2 RHP in the class.

A two-year team captain at St. Peter’s Prep, Carey went 5-2 in nine starts as a junior in 2017. He fanned 56 batters in 47.1 innings and posted a 1.18 ERA.

Other achievements include:

St Peter's Prep:

• 2 Year Captain (Jr., Sr.)
• 2016- 1st Team All Hudson County
• 2017- 1st Team All Hudson County
• 2017- 3rd Team All State
• 2x Hudson County Champions (2015 & 2016)
• In the state of New Jersey, he rates as the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 2 RHP in the class.

Teams:

• 17U USA National Team Development Program (selected as a Freshman)
• 2017 East Coast Pro (represented the Rangers)
• 2017 Area Code Games (represented the Yankees)

Perfect Game:

• 2014 WWBA Freshman World Champions (Tri State Arsenal)
• 2014 WWBA Freshman World Championship All-Tournament Team
• 2015 Underclass High Honorable Mention
• 2016 Underclass High Honorable Mention & 17U WWBA All-Tournament Team
• 2017 Underclass 2nd Team & 17U WWBA All-Tournament Team
• Ranks No. 199 overall prospect class of 2018 & No. 71 RHP

(Image via Michael Jiran: Jack Carey with his parents and school officials.)

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