Michael Russell Adds Two More All-America Honors

Posted Jun 11, 2014
North Carolina junior shortstop Michael Russell was named a third-team All-America performer by Baseball America the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, the two organizations announced Wednesday. A native of Huntersville, N.C., Russell hit a team-high .339 and led the Tar Heels to a spot in the NCAA Gainesville Regional. (GoHeels.com)

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