Michael Busch Named Perfect Game All-American

Posted Jan 8, 2019
UNC junior first baseman Michael Busch was named to the Perfect Game pre-season All-America second team, announced Tuesday. Busch returns to Chapel Hill after a breakout sophomore season that saw him earn Chapel Hill Regional Most Outstanding Player after batting .636 with nine RBI. The Tar Heels open the season Friday, Feb. 15, in Chapel Hill against Xavier. (GoHeels.com)

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