As the Long Island Ducks continue to put together their all time team they added another name this week to the lineup. Former first baseman Doug Jennings has been chosen as the third member of the 25th Anniversary Team.
Jennings was a part of the Ducks inaugural season in 2000 and spent six seasons with the team. Jennings still holds the franchise record for batting average with a .320 mark, among all qualifiers with 1,000 or more at bats.
While Jennings was known for his professional approach at the plate and great average, and his 445 hits, that didn't take away from his solid power. He amassed 62 home runs, 296 RBIs, 305 runs, 107 doubles, and seven triples. He also had total command of the strike zone with 263 walks that led to his .440 career on-base percentage. That number is also a record as the highest in Atlantic League history and he sits second in the record books by getting hit by a pitch 117 times.
Jennings spent five-years in the major leagues. While with the Ducks he went to the All-Star Game twice, and was named an ALPB First Team Postseason All-Star twice as well.
Every week throughout the offseason leading up to Opening Night of the 2025 campaign, the Ducks will unveil a new member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team. Players were chosen based on their contributions to the organization, including on-field accomplishments, longevity with the franchise, impact on their professional playing career and involvement with the Long Island community. Jennings joins starter John Brownell and Francisco Morales, who were previously chosen.