Former UNC Baseball players leaving their marks in MLB

Posted Oct 15, 2019
As the Astros, Cardinals, Nationals, and Yankees all vie for a spot in this year's World Series and the 2019 MLB season approaches its end, it's time for a look back at the former Tar Heel baseball players who had the biggest impacts on the league this year. Zac Gallen is the only Tar Heel who significantly contributed to two different teams last season. (Daily Tar Heel)

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