UNC Baseball Recruiting

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George Mason transfer outfielder Owen Hull commits to UNC Baseball

George Mason outfielder Owen Hull on Tuesday became UNC Baseball's seventh transfer portal commitment. Kendall Rogers of D1 Baseball called the left-handed-hitting Hull one of the best outfielders available in the portal. Hull, who also played first base, hit .367 while starting 61 games last season, mostly in right field, with eight home runs and 63 RBI. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball: Transfer Portal Additions

Erik Paulsen, Infielder, Stony Brook: A rare collegiate two-way, the first baseman and occasional pitcher hit .358 with 17 doubles and nine home runs. He also only struck out 12 times all year. Macon Winslow, Catcher, Duke: In the biggest surprise of them all, UNC poached crosstown rivals star catcher amidst a coaching carousel in Durham. (Tar Heel Blog)

Former Duke catcher Macon Winslow transferring to UNC

North Carolina snagged its second catcher from the transfer portal, and didn’t have to go very far to get him. After two seasons at Duke, Macon Winslow is transferring to UNC. The Hertford, N.C. native, who split time between outfield and catcher as a freshman, hit .278 with 13 doubles, nine home runs with 48 RBI and slugging percentage of .490 last season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

All-CAA reliever Trace Baker commits to UNC Baseball

Although he’s likely to be drafted in July and could sign with a major-league team, former UNCW right-handed pitcher Trace Baker has committed to UNC, giving the Tar Heels their fifth baseball transfer commitment. The 6-4, 230-pound Baker was a first-team All-CAA reliever last season in his junior year, going 4-1 with a 2.24 ERA with five saves. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball lands North Dakota State transfer shortstop Jake Schaffner

North Dakota State shortstop Jake Schaffner, one of the most sought-after mid-major players in the transfer portal, on Thursday became UNC’s fourth commitment. He’ll be the Tar Heels’ likely shortstop replacement for Alex Madera, who is out of eligibility. Schaffner was a semifinalist for the Brooks Wallace Award, recognizing college baseball’s best shortstop. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Baseball lands Georgia State transfer catcher Colin Hynek

With catcher Luke Stevenson likely gone in 2026, North Carolina needs an answer at catcher. UNC also carries Liberty transfer Macaddin Dye and JuCo transfer Rom Kellis behind the plate. On Saturday, the Diamond Heels secured a commitment from Georgia State transfer catcher Colin Hynek, who mashed 33 home runs and 91 RBI across three seasons. (USA Today)

UNC Baseball adds Georgia State transfer Michael Maginnis to 2026 roster

Just a week ago, Georgia State standout Michael Maginnis entered his name in the transfer portal. Fast forward seven days, and Maginnis has found a new home in Chapel Hill. At Georgia State, he played in 138 games, starting 121 of them. After serving as a primary infielder during his freshman season, the 6-foot-1, 211 pounder transitioned to the outfield. (Keeping It Heel)

Stony Brook first baseman Erik Paulsen transferring to UNC baseball

On Friday, UNC earned a commitment from sophomore first baseman Erik Paulsen. The New York native spent his first two collegiate seasons at Stony Brook. After hitting .299 as a freshman, the 6-foot-3, 217-pound first baseman turned it up a notch in his sophomore season. Paulsen hit .358, clubbing 9 home runs while driving in 44 runs. (Keeping It Heel)

East Rowan's Harrison Ailshie commits to UNC Baseball

Harrison Ailshie, the Most Valuable Player of the NCHSAA 3A baseball state championship series last spring, has announced his commitment to stay in-state and attend the University of North Carolina. Ailshie hit .422 as a sophomore with 10 home runs and 54 RBI. On the mound, the lefty struck out 78 batters in 64 innings with a 1.57 ERA. (High School OT)

New York high school pitcher Sean Hurley commits to UNC baseball

Sean Hurley, who is about to begin his junior year at Shaker High School (Latham, NY), has received a full scholarship from North Carolina coach Scott Forbes to pitch for the Tar Heels of the ACC. Hurley was in line to take visits at West Virginia, LSU, Alabama, South Carolina and Miami. Instead, he earned a scholarship from a school he grew up loving. (Albany Times Union)

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