UNC baseball sophomores return as expected leaders for 2018 season

Posted Feb 16, 2018
Sophomores are expected to lead the way for the Tar Heels in the 2018 season. Three UNC players were named first-team Freshman All-Americans, beginning with Ashton McGee. McGee spent the majority of his first year at designated hitter, finished third on the team in batting average (.327) and added seven home runs and 46 RBIs. (Daily Tar Heel)

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