2020-21 Baseball Roster

#31 Daniel Jung 2019-20 Baseball Roster

1B


Height 5-11
Weight 200
B/T L/L
Class Junior
Hometown La Mirada, CA
High School La Mirada
Daniel Jung - Baseball - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

JUNIOR SEASON (2019)

  • Played and started in 53 games at first base in his junior campaign.
  • Second on the team with a career-highs in hits (59) and RBI (40).
  • Also set career highs in runs (33) and home runs (5), both ranked third on the team.
  • Eclipsed the 100 career hit plateau against Wake Forest (3/9).
  • Set a career high with six RBI against Eastern Michigan, it was the most since Eric Gilgenbach had seven against LSU on 2/18/18.
  • Tallied a career-high four hits on the road against Charleston Southern (3/2).
  • Hit his first career grand slam on the road against Pittsburgh (4/20-2).
  • Played summer ball with the Orange County Riptide in the California Collegiate League.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018)

  • Played in 53 games on the season, including 44 starts.
  • Recorded 13 doubles which was tied for second-best on the team.
  • Tallied a career-high two runs scored on at LSU.
  • Collected a season-high and career-high-tying three hits at NC State.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2017)

  • Emerged as the starting first baseman, earning the starting nod in 48 games while playing in 56.
  • Recorded a hit in his first six collegiate starts, which included the first two games of the series at No. 9 Clemson.
  • Had two homers among a 3-for-3 performance in 4-0 win over Monmouth.
  • Drilled a three-run homer in second inning of an 8-2 win at No. 19 Virginia.
  • Connected for a two-run bomb in win over Western Michigan.
  • Had a pair of hits in ACC Championship loss to No. 2 Louisville.

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Earned three varsity letters in baseball at La Mirada.
  • Rated the No. 123 overall prospect in California and the No. 29 outfielder by Perfect Game.
  • Slotted No. 500 nationally and the No. 191 outfielder, also by Perfect Game.
  • Was a career .331 hitter for La Mirada with 72 RBI and two homers.
  • Helped high school to CIF quarterfinals as a senior, earning first team all-league honors thanks to a .353 average, 27 RBI, five doubles, triple and two home runs.
  • Named 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American and Honorable Mention California Region.
  • Selected honorable mention all-league as a junior, hitting .282 with 19 RBI, six doubles and a pair of triples.
  • Chosen as a 2015 Underclass High Honorable Mention All-American by Perfect Game.
  • Named varsity team’s rookie of the year as a sophomore, hitting .354 with 26 RBI and nine doubles.
  • Helped team to CIF semifinals during sophomore campaign, also earning second team all-league accolades.
  • Played club for Garciaparra Baseball Group, winning 2014 Perfect Game Evoshield.

PERSONAL

  • Born in La Palma, California
  • Son of Stephanie and Paul Jung
  • Has one brother, Caleb, and one sister Joy
  • Attended same high school as Notre Dame football player Tyler Luatua
  • Enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business