UNC slugger Aaron Sabato prepares for MLB Draft

Posted Jun 10, 2020
Standing 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, Rye Brook, New York native Aaron Sabato is fearless when he steps to the plate. Opposing pitchers are the ones who get nervous. And now the big-hitting Sabato is swinging for the majors, hoping his presence in the batter's box and ability on the diamond will be enough to hear his name called at this week's MLB Draft. (Lower Hudson Journal News)

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