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Utah Valley Catcher Derek Houston Commits to North Carolina
Scott Forbes has added another piece to UNC Baseball's 2027 roster. Utah Valley catcher Derek Houston committed to to the Diamond Heels out of the transfer portal on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound redshirt sophomore appeared in 39 games for the Wolverines in 2026, making 34 starts while batting .307 with five home runs and 20 RBI. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC baseball commitment Harrison Ailshie named NC Baseball Coaches Association 5A Player of the Year
East Rowan senior Harrison Ailshie has been named Player of the Year for 5A by the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association. The UNC commit batted .600 with six homers, nine doubles, 34 runs scored, and 28 RBI. He was walked enough to post a .727 on-base percentage. On the mound, he was usually used in the closer role and had a 1.53 ERA. (
Salisbury Post)
UNC Baseball commit Liam Radke 'loved everything' about UNC
Liam Radke arrived in Chapel Hill last week for the third of four planned official visits, but the itinerary changed quickly. After visiting UNC on Wednesday, the Class of 2027 pitcher committed to the Tar Heels on Friday. "I loved everything about it — the history, coaching staff, the program. They had a great culture, great team, and tons to look forward to." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC baseball commitment Harrison Ailshie one of best players … and best guys ever
UNC baseball recruit Harrison Ailshie batted .600 with a .727 on-base percentage for East Rowan High School. He had six homers, nine doubles, 34 runs scored, and 28 RBI. As for pitching, he dealt with a strained back muscle for a chunk of the season, so coach Brett Hatley used him as a closer. He saved five games and won two. He had a 1.53 ERA. (
Salisbury Post)
2027 pitcher Liam Radke commits to UNC Baseball
North Carolina Baseball has a recent history of bringing in talented freshmen pitchers and got another one on Friday with a Class of 2027 commitment. Liam Radke, a 6-0, 185-pound right-hander from Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas, committed to TCU last September before deciding on June 24 to look for another school, then committed to UNC on Friday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out
As UNC Baseball chases a third trip to Omaha in the last four years, the transfer portal and NIL continue to be a major part of roster building. In their last two CWS appearances, the Tar Heels turned portal additions into valuable pieces that paved the road to Omaha. Here are the Tar Heels’ moves in the transfer portal ahead of the 2027 season. (
MSN.com)
UNC Baseball Lands Costal Carolina Transfer Pitcher Scott Doran
UNC Baseball added another relief pitcher out of the transfer portal when former Coastal Carolina right-hander Scott Doran committed to the Tar Heels. Doran announced his decision Friday night. Last season as a sophomore, he was 4–2 with two saves and a 4.76 ERA in 28 1/3 innings, striking out 39 while holding opponents to a .196 batting average. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Virginia Tech transfer pitcher Preston Crowl commits to UNC Baseball
UNC Baseball added an experienced bullpen arm from a familiar ACC rival Thursday, as former Virginia Tech right-handed pitcher Preston Crowl committed to the Tar Heels. He was a steady presence in the Hokies’ bullpen. Crowl went 2–2 with a 7.61 ERA and five saves in 24 appearances this season, working 47 1/3 innings in a variety of late-game roles. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
All-Big South outfielder Blaize Johnson commits to UNC Baseball
UNC Baseball added an in-state outfielder through the transfer portal Wednesday with a commitment from UNC Asheville sophomore Blaize Johnson. The Kernersville native and first-team All-Big South selection started all 51 games this season, mostly in left field, leading the Bulldogs to a fourth-place finish in the Big South with a .346 batting average. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha
Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and
Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball is heavily involved with Buffalo transfer point guard
Angelo Brizzi, Carolina Baseball fell just short in the College World Series to end an incredible season, and the Tar Heels landed 3 more football commits. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)