CHAPEL HILL- With the 27th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, the Minnesota Twins selected sophomore slugger Aaron Sabato.
Sabato became the 24th Tar Heel taken in the first round or supplemental round in program history and the 16th in Mike Fox's 21 seasons as a head coach. The draft pick marks the 43rd straight season to see a Tar Heel be taken in the MLB Draft.
"We are all very happy for Aaron. He is a special talent and outstanding young man," said Head Coach Mike Fox.