Dustin Ackley sits while his head bobbles in the stands

Posted May 28, 2012
Dustin Ackley Bobblehead Night at Safeco Field was thrown a little bit of a curveball. That's because the doll's human likeness, the one and only Ackley, wasn't actually in the starting lineup Friday for the Mariners. Ackley had played in 45 of the team's first 47 games and had not been given a day off since being named the team's leadoff hitter three weeks ago. (Seattle Times)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Owen Hull Steps Into UNC’s Center Field: Pressure Is Privilege
Owen Hull is a renaissance man. He’s an ice cream connoisseur, finding joy in classic vanilla. He’s seen Remember the Titans over 10 times—he hails...
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Three Diamond Heels Named Preseason All-America By Perfect Game
Three UNC Baseball star returners have earned preseason All-America honors from Perfect Game, the organization announced on Wednesday. Infielder Gavin Gallaher led the way on...
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Two of top 2026 MLB Draft pitching prospects - Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch - call Chapel Hill home
UNC Baseball will attempt to return to Omaha for the first time since 2024 after a disappointing end to the 2025 season, when Arizona upset...
Sun Jan 4, 2026

UNC’s top athletes of the 2025 calendar year
Ethan Strand-Track & Field. Strand put together one heck of a career at UNC and capped it off in true style. He ended his time...
Thu Jan 1, 2026