When NC State plays Kentucky today in the 2024 College World Series, it will mark their 2nd appearance in 4 years.
There are still 5 players on the Wolfpack’s roster that were on that 2021 team that tragically were eliminated from the Semifinals due to Covid-19 protocols.
Outfielder Noah Soles
Starting Pitcher Logan Whitaker
Starting Pitcher Sam Highfill
Starting Pitcher Matt Willadsen
Relief Pitcher John Mirala
Infielder/Outfielder Carson Falsken
Out of these 5, the only two players who saw action in the 2021 College World Series were Highfill & Falsken.
In Game 2, Sam Highfill went toe-to-toe with Jack Leiter, and won, pitching 7.