The Long Island Ducks announced the signings of Suffolk native pitcher and infielder Chad Pike and pitcher Jacob Asa. Both players begin their second season with the Ducks and third in baseball.
“We look forward to having Chad and Jacob back with us this season,” said Ducks manager Lew Ford. “Both players earned roster spots last year after taking part in our preseason Open Player Tryout and went on to serve valuable roles for us.”
Pike split time primarily as a pitcher and second baseman in 2025, while also appearing at shortstop, third base, and right field. He pitched in 21 relief appearances, posting a 4.44 ERA, one save, and 17 strikeouts against 10 walks in 26.1 innings. The 27-year-old earned his first professional save on August 7 at York, throwing three perfect innings to close a 10–4 win.
Originally from Southampton, Pike also appeared in 45 games as a position player, totaling five home runs, 16 RBIs, 15 runs, 20 hits, three doubles, and 15 walks. He produced two four-RBI games and recorded a season-high three hits against Staten Island. Pike began his professional career with the Chicago Dogs in 2024.
“I’m incredibly excited and grateful to be back with the Ducks,” Pike said. “Playing for my hometown team after growing up attending Ducks games is a full-circle moment.”
Asa appeared in 44 games for Long Island in 2025, third most on the team. He finished 4–3 with a 4.57 ERA, two saves, and 45 strikeouts in 45.1 innings. The right-hander limited opposing right-handed hitters to a .183 average and posted sub-3.00 ERAs in May, June, and August.
The recorded six straight scoreless outings from May 1–20 and went eight consecutive games without allowing an earned run. Asa began his professional career in 2022 with the Idaho Falls Chukars.