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2020 MLB Draft: Aaron Sabato selected by Minnesota Twins

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 19: Aaron Sabato #19 of the University of North Carolina celebrates his home run with teammate Dallas Tessar #7 during a game between High Point and North Carolina at Boshamer Stadium on February 19, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

North Carolina’s Aaron Sabato was selected 27th overall by the Minnesota Twins in the 2020 MLB Draft.

University of North Carolina first baseman Aaron Sabato was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the 27th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft on Wednesday.

Sabato became the 24th Tar Heel taken in the first round or supplemental round in UNC baseball history, and the 16th in Mike Fox’s 21-year tenure with the program.