Duane Ives

First Base, Second Base/Pitcher

Augusta Athletics, 1994, ’96-2006, ’10

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Duane Ives was a potent two-way weapon for the Augusta Athletics through his 13 year career. His resilient right arm and menacing bat helped carry the team through one of its best eras. During his time, the As won the Southern Division crown four times (1994, ’97, ’98, and ’99) while capturing the CRBL championship in both ’98 and ’99. In all, the team went 155-22 during his tenure, while making the WBA tournament ten times and winning it all in his rookie season.

Dewey’s fame as a two-way threat has led to rumors in recent years that word of his exploits spread across the sea and inspired a youngster named Shohei Ohtani. Whether or not this is true, the fact is that he was a force both on the mound and at the plate.

In his 117 games, his .331 would qualify as top 50 in league history but fell short of the 500 at bat minimum. But minimums were no limit in home runs, as he sits at 41st with his 22.

Meanwhile, as a hurler, his .724 winning percentage fell just one short of the number of decisions needed to make the all-time list, but that would put him at 26th in CRBL annals. His 3.92 ERA is particularly impressive considering that half his career was in the metal bat era.

A five time all star, Ives owns two All-CRBL trophies: as second baseman in1998 and as a utility player in 2006.

Dewey’s legacy goes on as he was instrumental in resuscitating the Athletics from a three year hiatus after Covid closed them down.