Jake Schaffner selected by Red Sox, UNC baseball makes history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Jake Schaffner was selected 20th overall in the MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 2026. His selection marks a historic achievement for the UNC baseball program, which has produced a first-round pick for three consecutive seasons. Schaffner had a standout season, posting a.356 batting average with 96 hits and 85 runs for the Tar Heels. His selection continues a trend for North Carolina, as it joins only three other programs nationally in achieving this milestone. Other Tar Heels selected include Owen Hull (67th overall), Jason DeCaro (80th overall), and Ryan Lynch (97th overall).
- •UNC achieved first-round picks in the MLB Draft for three straight years.
- •Schaffner led UNC with a.356 batting average and 26 stolen bases.
- •Owen Hull, Jason DeCaro, and Ryan Lynch were also drafted on Day One.
- •Schaffner was previously unranked among the top 150 draft prospects.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Schaffner's MLB Draft selection helps UNC baseball make history
"The UNC baseball program knows how to produce MLB talent. Jake Schaffner's first-round selection, on Saturday, gave the Diamond Heels some history.
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