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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball.

Aaron Sabato is Thriving at Triple-A. Do the Twins Care?

Aaron Sabato has spent most of his pro career trying to convince the Twins that he could become more than organizational depth. Now, he's finally doing everything they could ask from a first baseman. The problem? It may have come too late. Lightly recruited, Sabato transformed himself into one of college baseball's premier power hitters at UNC. (Twins Daily)

Who is Jake Schaffner? Get to know Red Sox' first-round draft pick

With the 20th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected shortstop Jake Schaffner out of the University of North Carolina. It was a surprise pick for Boston as Schaffner was ranked far lower on most draft boards. While he wasn't viewed as a first-round prospect, Schaffner has an exciting skill set with advanced bat-to-ball skills and speed. (NBC Sports)

What UNC baseball’s Ryan Lynch brings to San Diego Padres

After starting his career in the bullpen, Ryan Lynch became a key part of the rotation in the postseason as a freshman before earning a spot as a starter in his sophomore year. He has plus-velocity that reaches the high 90s and some solid off-speed stuff. Lynch is likely to experience both worlds as a long reliever with some spot starts at the next level. (MSN.com)

Gold Glove second baseman Gavin Gallaher returning to UNC for senior season

Second baseman Gavin Gallaher will remain at UNC for his senior season, bolstering a Tar Heel baseball program coming off a run to Omaha. The captain started all 69 games for Carolina and finished this past season batting .291 with an .865 OPS, collecting 84 hits, 12 home runs, and 64 RBI, while scoring 79 runs and stealing eight bases in nine attempts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Gavin Gallaher’s Return Gives UNC Baseball Infield Continuity

When Gavin Gallaher's name was not called during the 2026 MLB Draft, the disappointing result created some encouraging news for UNC Baseball. Gallaher will now remain in Chapel Hill for his senior season, providing coach Scott Forbes with another proven veteran as the Diamond Heels attempt another run at the program’s first national championship. (Yahoo! Sports)

Gavin Gallaher Returning to North Carolina Baseball for Senior Season

UNC Baseball captain Gavin Gallaher will return to the Tar Heels for his senior season, a source with direct knowledge of the decision told TarHeel247 on Sunday night. Gallaher gives head coach Scott Forbes a top-of-the-order middle infielder who has established himself as one of the nation's best defenders while producing offensively and in the postseason. (TarHeel247)

What UNC baseball’s Jason DeCaro brings to Pittsburgh Pirates

A big-game pitcher at UNC, Jason DeCaro started his career as a 17-year-old thrust into a starting role as a freshman. He had more than 200 innings of work at UNC and consistently threw strikes, even though there’s plenty of room for improvement with his velocity and overall development. DeCaro projects as an eventual starter at the next level. (MSN.com)

Two more Tar Heels go in MLB Draft, but players not picked provide solid returnees

There were good surprises and bad surprises for North Carolina Baseball in the 2026 MLB Draft, but the latter should give the Tar Heels an impressive returning core from this past season’s College World Series finalists. Four Tar Heels went in the first three rounds for the first time, giving UNC eight players taken in the top three rounds since 2024. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Macon Winslow & Matthew Matthijs Round Out 2026 MLB Draft For Carolina

The second day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw University of North Carolina baseball's Macon Winslow and Matthew Matthijs selected to round out a six-person draft class for the Tar Heels. The junior catcher Winslow was a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies while senior captain Matthijs was picked up by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round. (GoHeels.com)

What UNC baseball’s Owen Hull brings to Boston Red Sox

A physical, athletic, confident hitter, Owen Hull carries swagger to the plate in every appearance. Despite a slow start to his one-and-done season in Chapel Hill, Hull adjusted and became one of the top hitters in college baseball. He’s still a bit raw as a defender in the outfield, but his speed helps him and he possesses all of the tools to be a productive player. (MSN.com)

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