Casey Cook signs with Texas Rangers

Posted Jul 25, 2024
Former UNC outfielder Casey Cook, who was selected by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, has agreed to terms on his first professional contract. Cook signed for $700K, which is approximately $10K under the draft slot value. This past season, Cook earned First-Team All-ACC honors and led the Tar Heels in hits (88) and RBI (78). (Keeping It Heel)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Jason DeCaro, Caden Glauber, Owen Hull Named D1Baseball All-Americans
Three UNC Baseball standouts were recognized among the nation’s best this week. Pitcher Jason DeCaro, reliever Caden Glauber, and outfielder Owen Hull were selected to...
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Ryan Lynch, Jake Schaffner lead UNC Baseball’s draft hopefuls after Tar Heels’ CWS Finals run
North Carolina Baseball players should be popular picks at the MLB draft. After a 54–14–1 season that ended one win short of a national championship,...
Mon Jun 29, 2026

UNC Baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out
As UNC Baseball chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part...
Mon Jun 29, 2026

UNC baseball finishes second in final coaches poll of season
The North Carolina Tar Heels' baseball team saw its season end disappointingly on Monday night, falling to Oklahoma in the decisive game three in Omaha...
Sat Jun 27, 2026