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UNC Baseball Cape Catchup: Ruts, Teammate Battles and All-Star Break

One interesting dynamic in the Cape Cod Baseball League is that college teammates can face off against each other. It's rare for pitching assignments to matchup, but when it does it is a welcome coincidence. UNC hurlers Olin Johnson and Cam Padgett have gone head to head twice this summer. Here are some of the storylines from the Cape this week. (Inside Carolina)

Summer Baseball Q&A With Boston Flannery

What is a typical day like for you in the Cape Cod League? UNC Pitcher Boston Flannery: "After eating breakfast, I will go to the gym. I'm in there every morning. Then, I'll go back to the house and eat before reporting to the field between one and two o'clock. We go through our pregame routine, play the game, and then I'll go eat with my host family." (GoHeels.com)

Casey Cook signs with Texas Rangers

Former UNC outfielder Casey Cook, who was selected by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2024 MLB Draft, has agreed to terms on his first professional contract. Cook signed for $700K, which is approximately $10K under the draft slot value. This past season, Cook earned First-Team All-ACC honors and led the Tar Heels in hits (88) and RBI (78). (Keeping It Heel)

UNC ranked top 15 in 'way too early' Baseball America Top 25

North Carolina is ranked No. 12 in the Baseball America "way-too-early" Top 25, released Wednesday. The Tar Heels, who went 48-16 last season and made the College World Series, are one of eight ACC teams on the list. They are one of five league teams in its top 12, along with No. 3 Florida State, No. 4 Clemson, No. 6 Virginia, and No. 9 Duke. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Dalton Pence signs with the Texas Rangers organization

Dalton Pence has made a decision on his future, as the former UNC baseball standout has elected to begin his professional career. After being selected by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Pence has agreed to a contract with the organization. According to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, the former Diamond Heel will earn $350K. (Keeping It Heel)

Summer Sessions: Q&A With Gavin Gallaher

How was the transition from the College World Series to the Cape Cod League? UNC third baseman Gavin Gallaher: "It was an easy transition. Everybody was very welcoming, and settling in didn't take long. The Cape brings you back to why you play baseball. There aren't state-of-the-art fields like The Bosh. You go out, play baseball and have fun." (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Season Review: Top 10 Moments

The 2024 season marked North Carolina's return to the College World Series for the first time since 2018. In making their eighth trip to Omaha since 2006, the Tar Heels claimed their eighth ACC Coastal Division title, won their 15th regional title and posted the 25th 40-win season in program history. Here are the top 10 moments of the 2024 baseball season. (GoHeels.com)

If Orioles First-Rounder Vance Honeycutt Hits, ‘He’s Going To Be A Superstar’

Sitting atop the American League East standings with one of the best young cores in baseball, the Baltimore Orioles selected a boom-or-bust prospect with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft: UNC outfielder Vance Honeycutt. "If he hits, he’s going to be a superstar. If he doesn’t hit, I still think he can be a valuable player," Carlos Collazo said. (PressBoxOnline.com)

Two Tar Heels projected in first round of 2025 MLB Draft

Two UNC baseball players are projected first-round 2025 MLB Draft picks, and a third is in the D1 Baseball top 100. A pair of Tar Heels coming off impressive freshman seasons but draft-eligible in 2025 are ranked highly — catcher Luke Stevenson at No. 11 and pitcher Folger Boaz at No. 29 — with pitcher Cameron Padgett projected as the No. 94 pick. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Parks Harber signs with New York Yankees; Ben Peterson reaches deal with San Francisco Giants

Two UNC players who went undrafted in the MLB draft have signed free-agent contracts. First baseman Parks Harber has signed a deal with the New York Yankees and pitcher Ben Peterson has reached a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Harber transferred from Georgia to UNC, starting 60 games and earning second-team All-ACC honors in 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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