North Carolina men’s baseball watched six players from the 2024 squad be selected in July’s MLB Draft. Highlighted by superstar Vance Honeycutt, the Tar Heels sent three position players (all outfielders) and three pitchers to the next level. A full roundup on each selection can be found here.
With the uniqueness of the MLB Draft, a handful of those selected had leverage—the opportunity to return to North Carolina if they so desired, even after being chosen. Let’s take a quick look at who signed with their respective MLB squad, and who will be returning to Chapel Hill.