UNC's Brandon Riley ready to embark on pro baseball career

Posted Jun 28, 2018
Brandon Riley is set to sign a professional contract Thursday after spending the past few days in Johnson City, Tenn., where he’ll join the Appalachian League’s Johnson City Cardinals. The UNC outfielder is giving up his final year of college eligibility to launch his pro career after being selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 14th round of this month’s MLB draft. (Burlington Times News)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

Three Tar Heels Make National Pitcher of the Year Cut
UNC Baseball has one of the nation’s best pitching staffs, and three Tar Heels have been named semifinalists for the National Pitcher of the Year...
Fri Apr 24, 2026

Jason DeCaro, Aggressive Tar Heels Take Game One From Blue Devils
With all 2,000 seats at Jack Coombs Field positioned behind home plate, the strong showing of Carolina Blue had prime seats for the Jason DeCaro...
Fri Apr 24, 2026

Jason DeCaro wins pitchers' duel to lead UNC Baseball past Duke
In a night full of outstanding pitching, UNC's Jason DeCaro was the best. DeCaro was masterful in winning a duel vs. Duke's Aidan Weaver as...
Fri Apr 24, 2026

No. 2 UNC baseball outlasts Duke, 3-1, in game one on the road
No. 2 UNC baseball (35-7-1, 16-6 ACC) outlasted Duke (22-22, 8-14 ACC), 3-1, on Thursday night at Jack Coombs Field. Junior right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro...
Thu Apr 23, 2026