Diamond Heels to rely on strong additions to infield this season

Posted Feb 10, 2026
All five projected infield starters for UNC Baseball this season are juniors. Despite this, the Diamond Heels have only one returner slated to start in the infield: second baseman Gavin Gallaher. The newly appointed team captain looks to lead the Tar Heels as they lean on that experience with their almost entirely new infield. Here is a preview of each position. (Daily Tar Heel)

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