Vance Honeycutt has had quite a month. The superstar centerfielder was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award, and was the heartbeat for North Carolina’s historic run to the College World Series in Omaha. He saw his draft stock soar and eyes around the country widen as the junior, and likely first round pick, wrapped up his time with the Diamond Heels in epic fashion.
The praise continued on Wednesday, as Honeycutt was named the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner. This award recognizes the best defensive outfielder in Division I, and Vance will be the first Tar Heel to ever receive this honor.