Charlotte, N.C. ? Former Kansas University pitcher Frank Duncan threw one perfect inning in the International League All-Stars’ 4-2 victory over the PCL All-Stars in the Triple-A All-Star game on Wednesday.
Duncan, an All-Big 12 pick as a senior at KU and 13th-round draft pick in the 2014 MLB Draft, threw eight pitches — six for strikes — with a strikeout.
“It means a great deal to be an All-Star,” Duncan said before the game. “I have always wanted to be part of an All-Star team, and I am fortunate enough to have had the success this year to be in Charlotte for this celebration with all the talent in Triple-A from all over the country.”
Duncan made his Triple-A debut May 10. He is 6-4 with a 2.49 earned-run average for the Indianapolis Indians.
“The last month has been great, but it has also felt like a blur,” Duncan said. “When you get to this level, each time you take the mound you need to treat it as the most important outing in your life.”
