JD Duffy

(Editor’s Note: This is the ninth installment of the popular ‘Up Next’ Series in which we highlight the top underclassmen on Long Island. Previously, we featured Everett Zarzicki, Brian Brower, Stellan Zangari, Ryan Bush, Bryce Cutrone, Justin Ortiz, Colin Raymond and Jagger Adamo. Special thanks to State Farm Ken Kortright Agency for sponsoring this year’s series.) JD Duffy, an outfielder and pitcher for Walt Whitman HS, is coming off a very impressive 2023 season. He batted .390 with a .480 OBP, 1.045 OPS, 3 HRs, 50 RBIS over 148 at bats. On the mound, he allowed just 1 ER over 20.1 innings. He’s only in 10th grade, so look out for him to be an impact player at the varsity level for the next 3 seasons. His summer coach, Joe Fusco, spoke glowingly of him: ...