From Chapel Hill to Fenway: Owen Hull and Jake Schaffner Begin Next Chapter Together

Posted Jul 23, 2026
When Jake Schaffner heard Owen Hull’s name called in the second round of the MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox, he immediately FaceTimed his fellow North Carolina Tar Heel. Why? Forty-seven picks before, Schaffner had heard his name called by commissioner Rob Manfred by the very same Boston team. “He’s one of my best friends,” Schaffner said. (Inside Carolina)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Five Takeaways from Busy Diamond Heels Fall Baseball Schedule
UNC Baseball capped its fall schedule with a 7-4 loss against NC State at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Friday. That was the eighth...
Mon Oct 19, 2026

UNC Baseball Falls To NC State In Exhibition
Don’t tell Scott Forbes that an exhibition doesn’t matter when it ends with a loss to Carolina’s rival. "That game doesn’t count in the record...
Sat Oct 17, 2026

Navy Squad Completes Sweep Of UNC Fall World Series
The Navy squad scored three runs on three consecutive doubles in the third inning on the way to a 4-2 win over Blue to complete...
Wed Oct 14, 2026

Building an Elite UNC Baseball Program - Carter Hicks Interview
North Carolina Baseball general manager Carter Hicks discusses adapting to the new era of college athletics, the 2027 Diamond Heels roster, and the importance of...
Tue Oct 13, 2026