Jason DeCaro selected by Pittsburgh Pirates in third round of MLB Draft

Posted Jul 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jason DeCaro as the No. 80 overall pick in the third round of the MLB Draft on Saturday after a junior season at UNC when he combined heavy innings, swing-and-miss stuff, and a steady, process-driven approach. DeCaro’s ascent to the ace of the Tar Heels’ staff led to College World Series starts in multiple seasons. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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