Jake Knapp agrees to terms on his first professional contract with the Chicago Cubs

Posted Jul 30, 2025
Chicago Cubs fans: you officially have a workhorse right-handed pitcher in your organization. Former UNC baseball ace Jake Knapp has agreed to terms on his first professional baseball contract with the Chicago Cubs. The organization has now signed both Tar Heels that they selected in last week's MLB Draft. (Keeping It Heel)

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