On June 24, Y-D pitcher Peter Dubie (Indiana) had an outing to forget. He lasted just one inning, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks. Five days later, he looked like a completely different pitcher.
Dubie relieved Hunter Watkins (Oklahoma State) in the fifth inning Monday and tossed five hitless innings to help the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox to a 5-0 win over Cotuit. The Indianapolis native allowed just one baserunner while striking out seven, retiring the final nine batters he faced. Through nine innings this summer, Dubie owns a 2.00 earned-run average with 10 strikeouts.
“I just focused on establishing my fastball tonight, and threw a ton of them,” Dubie said.
Monday's outing marked a change in role. All 12 of Dubie's appearances for Brown University this spring came as a starter, and his first two outings with Y-D did as well. Although moving to the bullpen was an adjustment, Dubie settled in quickly against a Cotuit lineup that scored 11 runs against Harwich the night before. He retired the final nine hitters he faced, recording five of his seven strikeouts during that stretch.
“The change from starting to the bullpen was something that I was somewhat nervous about adjusting to because I started at school,” Dubie said. “But as soon as I started warming up, I got a feel for all my pitches. I had a lot more confidence today, and a lot more commitment behind each pitch.”
The Cape League serves as an important proving ground for Dubie before he begins his fifth season of college baseball at Indiana University this fall. After announcing his commitment to the Hoosiers in October 2025, Dubie will use his final season of eligibility in the Big Ten after spending four years at Brown, where Ivy League schools do not permit eligibility after graduation.
“[Indiana] has a really good history with pumping out pro talent from there, so I figured that it was a good choice, given that I want to play baseball as long as I can,” Dubie said. “I wanted to be closer to home after being away for four years. My brother's going to be a senior in high school. All those factors combined, and I really enjoy the coaches and the conversations I've had with them there, so it was a pretty easy decision.”
Dubie knows the jump to the Power Four level will present new challenges, but he's eager for the opportunity.
“I'm super excited to go to Indiana because I want to play the best baseball I can,” Dubie said. “I know it's gonna be a jump up, but I'm excited for the challenge.”
