Donavan Tate earns veterans' respect

Posted Aug 19, 2009
Donavan Tate, the third overall pick in the June draft, wasn't Mark McGwire in his first batting practice with the Padres yesterday, fouling off numerous pitches and failing to go deep in expansive Petco Park. No veterans were grumbling about “the kid” yesterday, meaning the 18-year-old from Cartersville, Ga., showed the proper amount of respect and humility. “He seems like a really good kid,” said outfielder Tony Gwynn. (San Diego Union Tribune)

Related: Baseball Recruiting, Baseball

UNC Baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out
As UNC Baseball chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part...
Mon Jun 29, 2026

UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran
UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced...
Sat Jun 27, 2026

Virginia Tech transfer pitcher Preston Crowl commits to UNC Baseball
UNC Baseball added an experienced bullpen arm from a familiar ACC rival Thursday, as former Virginia Tech right-handed pitcher Preston Crowl committed to the Tar...
Fri Jun 26, 2026

All-Big South outfielder Blaize Johnson commits to UNC Baseball
UNC Baseball added an in-state outfielder through the transfer portal Wednesday with a commitment from UNC Asheville sophomore Blaize Johnson. The Kernersville native and first-team...
Thu Jun 25, 2026