UNC's Erik Paulsen earns Regional MVP after father's passing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Erik Paulsen, first baseman for the UNC baseball team, was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Chapel Hill Regional after transitioning from Stony Brook. His performance included a 6-for-12 record with six RBIs. This honor serves as a tribute to his late father, who encouraged him to transfer to UNC despite his own health struggles. Paulsen aims to honor his father further by leading the team in the NCAA Tournament.
- •Erik Paulsen transferred to UNC from Stony Brook before the season.
- •He achieved a.297 batting average with 10 home runs in 2026.
- •Paulsen made a promise to his late father regarding his baseball career.
- •UNC swept through the Chapel Hill Regional to advance in the NCAA Tournament.
- •Paulsen's emotional motivation drives his desire to succeed for his father.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — UNC slugger Erik Paulsen honors later father with Regional MVP honor
"Erik Paulsen transferred to UNC from Stony Brook in the offseason. The Diamond Heels' first baseman did so after a tough chat with his late father.
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