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UNC sees seven MLB Draft selections, three on Day 2

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

UNC sees seven MLB Draft selections, three on Day 2
Summary

Three North Carolina players were selected on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, increasing the Tar Heels' total to seven. Macon Winslow was picked 190th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies after an impressive season. Right-hander Matthew Matthijs was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round, and Joseph Lawson rounded out the selections in the 20th round with Miami Marlins. This marks the most picks in one draft for the Tar Heels.

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By the Numbers
  • •UNC had four players selected in the top 100 picks.
  • •Macon Winslow recorded 57 RBIs and 10 home runs in his season.
  • •Matthew Matthijs finished his career with a 4.48 ERA and 153 strikeouts.
  • •Joseph Lawson signed with UNC before being drafted.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Two more Tar Heels selected on Day Two of the MLB Draft
  • 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — UNC’s MLB Draft surge continues with trio of Day 2 picks
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Three more North Carolina players were selected on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft, pushing the Tar Heels’ haul to seven picks.

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UNC ended the day with six players total being selected in the MLB draft.

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