UNC Baseball Duo Named Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalists

Posted May 15, 2025
UNC pitcher Jake Knapp and catcher Luke Stevenson have been named semifinalists for the 2025 Dick Howser Trophy, given to the top player in college baseball. Knapp has been the class of the ACC, racking up 71 innings with 67 strikeouts while holding a conference best 2.03 ERA. This year he is 10-0, the best record of any starting pitcher in the nation. (GoHeels.com)

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