Parks Harber signs with New York Yankees; Ben Peterson reaches deal with San Francisco Giants

Posted Jul 19, 2024
Two UNC players who went undrafted in the MLB draft have signed free-agent contracts. First baseman Parks Harber has signed a deal with the New York Yankees and pitcher Ben Peterson has reached a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Harber transferred from Georgia to UNC, starting 60 games and earning second-team All-ACC honors in 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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