UNC Baseball Lands Vanderbilt Transfer Pitcher Nelson Berkwich

Posted Jul 26, 2022
The UNC baseball program landed a big-time transfer in former Vanderbilt left-handed pitcher Nelson Berkwich, who announced his commitment to the Tar Heels on Friday. In two seasons at Vanderbilt, Berkwich posted a 3.03 ERA in 29.2 innings over 28 relief appearances. He logged a 1.96 ERA over five games in the Cape Cod League this summer.

Former Vanderbilt LHP Nelson Berkwich announced on Instagram that he’s transferring to UNC.

In two years at Vandy, he posted a 3.03 ERA in 29.2 IP over 28 relief appearances. He logged a 1.96 ERA in 18.1 IP over five games (one start) with the Cape’s @BourneBraves this summer. pic.twitter.com/BTJPvHptyc— Pat James (@patjames24) July 22, 2022

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