North Carolina baseball finishes one win short of championship title

The North Carolina Tar Heels’ 2026 season ended with a loss to Oklahoma in the College World Series finals. This marks their third appearance in the national championship series, continuing a tradition of success in college baseball. While the team did not secure a title, their legacy includes over 75 players who have reached the major leagues. The discussion now turns to identifying the greatest Tar Heels baseball alum, with B.J. Surhoff often considered the top candidate due to his extensive MLB career that includes 2,326 hits and 19 seasons of play.

• 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — North Carolina came up one win short of a title, but who is the greatest Tar Heels baseball alum ever?