UNC Baseball Recruiting

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball Recruiting.

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)

2026 Tuscola High School (Waynesville, NC) pitcher Amos Rich commits to North Carolina baseball

Tuscola baseball pitcher Amos Rich committed to the University of North Carolina, according to his travel ball team's Instagram account on Wednesday night. Rich added to his Instagram bio that he is a Tar Heels baseball commit. Rich, a 6-foot-2, 150-pound right-hander, collected a 7-2 overall record with a 1.10 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

Meet New UNC Baseball Player Kane Kepley

In the Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game, Kane Kepley – a former Liberty Flame and now Tar Heel – drove in the winning run with an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to clinch the game for the West Division. If that clutch performance doesn't fit the profile of a UNC outfielder, what does? Kepley had two productive seasons with the Flames. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball lands former Liberty catcher Macaddin Dye

The stars keep following Scott Jackson from Liberty to UNC. On Saturday, catcher Macaddin Dye became the third Flames player to transfer to UNC since Jackson resigned as Liberty’s head coach to return to Chapel Hill as the Tar Heels’ assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. As a freshman last season, Dye hit .365 with six home runs, and 49 RBI. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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