Duane Underwood, Jr.

What I admire about Duane Underwood Jr. is the persistence. Reaching the majors with the Cubs and Pirates is already a rare feat, but continuing to compete in the Atlantic League and suiting up for Puerto Rico's national team shows a player who simply refuses to let go of the game. Pitchers like him rarely make headlines, yet they embody the grind that keeps baseball alive at every level. I find his journey across leagues and borders quietly inspiring, a reminder that a career is measured not only by the spotlight but by the love of throwing one more pitch.

Name (English)

Duane Underwood, Jr.

Name (Japanese)

デュアン・アンダーウッド・ジュニア

Reading

でゅあん・あんだーうっど・じゅにあ

Born

July 20, 1994 (age 32)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Cancer / Dog

Origin

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Occupation

baseball player

High school

Alan C. Pope High School

Motto

Private

• Xhttps://x.com/dlunderwood94
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A5%E3%83%8B%E3%82%A2

Tags

• North Carolina
• baseball player

Last updated

2026-06-02

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