Sawyer Black, top outfielder in North Carolina, commits to UNC Baseball

Posted Jul 16, 2024
Outfielder Sawyer Black, the No. 1 high school outfielder in North Carolina, committed to UNC on Tuesday. Black is the No. 3 player in North Carolina and No. 23 outfielder in the country. Black committed to Liberty on Nov. 8, but Flames coach Scott Jackson resigned as their coach earlier this month and is expected to join Coach Scott Forbes’ staff at UNC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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