Former UNC outfielder Brandon Riley finds new beauty in baseball

Posted May 24, 2023
Brandon Riley’s baseball career took an unexpected turn, but he found a rewarding route and that might have been most important for the former UNC outfielder. After four pro seasons, he’s taking a different role, one that he hopes helps him stay connected with baseball. Riley is heading back to Montana for a third consecutive summer, this time as a coach. (Alamance News)

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