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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information Roster Photo Roster 3 Previewing The Tar Heels 4-5 Player Profiles 6-23 Head Coach Mike Fox Assistant Coaches Support Staff 28 Athletic Administration 29 Student-Athlete Services 30 This Is Carolina Baseball Season Review Results And Statistics Game-By-Game Statistics Carolina Through The Years National Players Of The Year 56 All-Americas ACC Honors 59 Team Awards 60 U.S. National Team 61 Major League Baseball Draft 62 Tar Heels In Major League Baseball Record Book Year-By-Year Statistics 71 Annual Leaders ACC Tournament History 74 NCAA Tournament History 75 Lettermen Since Year-By-Year Results 79 Carolina In The ACC 80 All-Time Series/Coaching Records 81 All-Time Results Media Information Media Coverage & Promotions Schedule 93 The Atlantic Coast Conference 94 The ACC/Opponent Information 95 UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS Location Chapel Hill, N.C. Enrollment 26,878 Chartered 1789 Nickname Tar Heels Colors Carolina Blue and White Conference Atlantic Coast National Affiliation NCAA, Division I Chancellor James Moeser Athletic Director Dick Baddour Sr. Associate AD Larry Gallo Jr. Sr. Associate AD/Olympic Sports Beth Miller Athletic Department Switchboards Smith Center (919) Carmichael Auditorium (919) A TRIBUTE TO WALTER RABB The Carolina Baseball family lost one of its own on April 4, 2006, when Walter Rabb, who guided the Tar Heels to four Atlantic Coast Conference titles and their first two trips to the College World Series, passed away at the age of 91. He coached Carolina for 31 seasons and retired following the 1977 campaign as the winningest coach in program history. A native of Lenior, N.C., Rabb compiled a record in his 31 years as head coach and led the Tar Heels to four NCAA tournament appearances, two NCAA District III titles and trips to the College World Series in 1960 and His teams captured ACC championships in 1960, 1964, 1966 and Rabb was named ACC Coach of the Year in 1964 after leading the Carolina to a 14-0 record in league play, which still stands as the only unbeaten conference mark in ACC history. Rabb, who was often referred to as The Old Leaguer, coached scores of talented players at Carolina, including 10 All-America selections, 1968 National Player of the Year Dave Lemonds and 1966 ACC Athlete of the Year Danny Talbott. Additionally, Tar Heels earned All-ACC honors 83 times under Rabb. Kent Gidley BASEBALL INFORMATION Head Coach Mike Fox (UNC 78) Career Record (23 years) Record at Carolina (8 years) Assistant Coaches Chad Holbrook Scott Forbes Jason Howell Equipment/Clubhouse Manager Nate Yarbrough Director of Baseball Operations Dave Arendas Administrative Assistant Joan Holt Groundskeepers Richard O. Andrews, Mike Hrivnak Office Location Cary C. Boshamer Stadium Office Phone (919) Office Fax (919) Record overall, 22-8 ACC (1st, Coastal) 2006 Postseason Play ACC Championship (0-2) NCAA CWS Runner-Up (9-2) 2006 Final Rankings 2-BA, 2-CB, 2-BW Letterwinners Returning/Lost 23/7 Starters Returning/Lost 8/2 Starting Pitchers Returning/Lost 2/2 Home Field Boshamer Stadium Capacity 2,500 Surface Natural Grass Dimensions LF-330, LCF-370, CF-395, RCF- 355, RF-335 ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Associate AD/Communications Steve Kirschner Assistant Director (baseball) John Martin Martin s Phone (919) Office Fax (919) Martin s Mobile (919) Martin s johnmartin@unc.edu Press Box Phone (919) Mailing Address P.O. Box 2126 Chapel Hill, NC UNC Athletics Web Page TarHeelBlue.com CREDITS The 2007 North Carolina Baseball Media Guide was written, designed and edited by John Martin, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. Editorial assistance provided by the UNC Athletic Communications staff. Covers designed by Martin. Cover photos by Jeffery Camarati and Peyton Williams. Team photo and current action photos by Camarati, unless noted. Special thanks to Joe Bray, Kent Gidley, Adam Lucas, Prairie Pixil Group, Dan Sears and Justin Smith, as well as the Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. Printed by Theo Davis Printing of Zebulon, N.C. On October 15, 2001, the University of North Carolina and Nike signed an eight-year, $28 million contract under which Nike will provide each of the 28 varsity Tar Heel athletic teams with shoes, apparel, equipment bags and other products. A key component of the contract is an annual $100,000 to the athletic department for academic and athletic excellence. The Chancellor s Academic Enhancement Fund will also receive $100,000 annually to fund undergraduate teaching. Carolina Baseball General Information 2007 SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 16 Fri. Seton Hall 3 p.m. 17 Sat. Seton Hall 1 p.m. 18 Sun. Seton Hall 1:30 p.m. 21 Wed. at UNC Wilmington 3 p.m. 23 Fri. Stony Brook 3 p.m. 24 Sat. Stony Brook 1 p.m. 25 Sun. Stony Brook 1:30 p.m. 27 Tue. Gardner-Webb 3 p.m. 28 Wed. Coastal Carolina 3 p.m. MARCH 2 Fri. Penn State 3 p.m. 3 Sat. Penn State 1 p.m. 4 Sun. Penn State 1 p.m. 7 Wed. Temple 3 p.m. 9 Fri. Miami* 3 p.m. 10 Sat. Miami* 1 p.m. 11 Sun. Miami* 1 p.m. 13 Tue. Elon 3 p.m. 14 Wed. UNC Greensboro 3 p.m. 16 Fri. Virginia* 3 p.m. 17 Sat. Virginia* (RSN) 1 p.m. 18 Sun. Virginia* 1:30 p.m. 20 Tue. Towson 3 p.m. 21 Wed. Towson 3 p.m. 23 Fri. at Virginia Tech* 3 p.m. 24 Sat. at Virginia Tech* 2 p.m. 25 Sun. at Virginia Tech* 1 p.m. 28 Wed Davidson 6 p.m. 30 Fri. Wake Forest* 7 p.m. 31 Sat. Wake Forest* 1 p.m. APRIL 1 Sun. Wake Forest* 1:30 p.m. 3 Tue. UNC Wilmington 6 p.m. 5 Thur. at Boston College* 2:30 p.m. 7 Sat. at Boston College* 1 p.m. 8 Sun. at Boston College* 1 p.m. 10 Tue. Charlotte 6 p.m. 11 Wed. at Elon 7 p.m. 13 Fri. Duke* 7 p.m. 14 Sat. Duke* 2 p.m. 15 Sun. Duke* 1:30 p.m. 17 Tue. Campbell 6 p.m. 20 Fri. at Florida State* 7 p.m. 21 Sat. at Fla. State* (RSN) 1 p.m. 22 Sun. at Florida State* 1 p.m. 24 Tue. East Carolina 6 p.m. 25 Wed. High Point 6 p.m. 27 Fri. at NC State* 7 p.m. 28 Sat. at NC State* 7 p.m. 29 Sun. at NC State* 1:30 p.m. MAY 9 Wed. at East Carolina 7 p.m. 11 Fri. Georgia Tech* 7 p.m. 12 Sat. Georgia Tech* 1 p.m. 13 Sun. Georgia Tech* 1:30 p.m. 15 Tue. Winthrop 6 p.m. 18 Fri. at Maryland* 7 p.m. 19 Sat. at Maryland* (DH) 1 p.m. Wed.-Sun., May 23-27, ACC Championship, Jacksonville, Fla. Fri.-Sun., June 1-3, NCAA Regionals, Campus Sites Fri.-Sun., June 8-11, NCAA Super Regionals, Campus Sites Fri.-Mon., June 15-24, College World Series, Omaha, Neb. All home games held at Boshamer Stadium *denotes Atlantic Coast Conference game 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 1

2 2007 Roster Carolina Baseball NUMERICAL 1 Kyle Shelton 2 Chad Holbrook 3 Bryan Steed 4 Garrett Gore 5 Matt McNichol 6 Alex White 7 Reid Fronk 8 Andrew Carignan 10 Kyle Seager 11 Mike Cavasinni 12 Josh Horton 13 Dustin Ackley 14 Joe Pietropaoli 15 Rob Catapano 16 Tim Fedroff 17 Matt Danford 18 Mike Facchinei 19 Tim Federowicz 20 Robert Woodard 21 Scott Forbes 23 Jared Bard 24 Ryan Graepel 25 Colin Bates 26 Benji Johnson 27 Seth Williams 28 Adam Warren 29 Brian Farrell 30 Mike Fox 31 Matt Cox 32 Bryant Gaines 33 Kendric Burney 34 Chad Flack 35 Rob Wooten 37 Jason Howell 38 Mike McKee 39 Luke Putkonen 40 Tyler Trice 41 Mark Fleury 42 B.J. Dail 43 Matt Petiton 44 Drew Poulk 45 Hunter Rome 46 Brian Moran ALPHABETICAL 13 Dustin Ackley 23 Jared Bard 25 Colin Bates 33 Kendric Burney 8 Andrew Carignan 15 Rob Catapano 11 Mike Cavasinni 31 Matt Cox 42 B.J. Dail 17 Matt Danford 18 Mike Facchinei 29 Brian Farrell 19 Tim Federowicz 16 Tim Fedroff 34 Chad Flack 41 Mark Fleury 21 Scott Forbes 30 Mike Fox 7 Reid Fronk 32 Bryant Gaines 4 Garrett Gore 24 Ryan Graepel 2 Chad Holbrook 12 Josh Horton 37 Jason Howell 26 Benji Johnson 38 Mike McKee 5 Matt McNichol 46 Brian Moran 43 Matt Petiton 14 Joe Pietropaoli 44 Drew Poulk 39 Luke Putkonen 45 Hunter Rome 10 Kyle Seager 1 Kyle Shelton 3 Bryan Steed 40 Tyler Trice 28 Adam Warren 6 Alex White 27 Seth Williams 20 Robert Woodard 35 Rob Wooten Page UNC Baseball Media Guide PITCHERS No. Player Pos. B/T Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (High School) 6 Alex White RHP/1B R/R Fr. Greenville, N.C. (D.H. Conley) 8 Andrew Carignan RHP R/R Jr. Norwich, Conn. (Norwich Free) 15 Rob Catapano LHP L/L Fr. Knoxville, Tenn. (Farragut) 17 Matt Danford RHP L/R Sr. Raleigh, N.C. (Broughton) 18 Mike Facchinei RHP R/R Jr. Arden, N.C. (West Henderson) 20 Robert Woodard RHP R/R Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park) 23 Jared Bard RHP/OF L/R Fr. Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Christian) 25 Colin Bates RHP R/R Fr. Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central) 28 Adam Warren RHP R/R So. New Bern, N.C. (New Bern) 29 Brian Farrell LHP L/L So. Ridgewood, N.J. (Ridgewood) 31 Matt Cox LHP L/L So. Shallotte, N.C. (West Brunswick) 32 Bryant Gaines RHP R/R Fr. Weddington, N.C. (Charlotte Christian) 35 Rob Wooten RHP R/R Jr. Fremont, N.C. (C.B. Aycock) 39 Luke Putkonen RHP R/R So. Marietta, Ga. (Walton) 40 Tyler Trice RHP R/R Jr. Cherryville, N.C. (Burns) 42 B.J. Dail RHP R/R Fr. Raleigh, N.C. (Millbrook) 43 Matt Petiton LHP L/L Fr. Garden City, N.Y. (Garden City) 45 Hunter Rome RHP R/R Fr. Houston, Texas (Memorial) 46 Brian Moran LHP L/L Fr. Rye, N.Y. (Iona Prep) CATCHERS 19 Tim Federowicz C/1B/RHP R/R So. Apex, N.C. (Apex) 26 Benji Johnson C R/R Jr. Pittsboro, N.C. (Northwood) 38 Mike McKee C R/R So. Asheville, N.C. (T.C. Roberson) 41 Mark Fleury C L/R Fr. Roswell, Ga. (Pope) INFIELDERS 1 Kyle Shelton 3B/1B/OF R/R Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (South Mecklenburg) 3 Bryan Steed 2B R/R Sr. Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) 4 Garrett Gore 2B/3B R/R So. Wilmington, N.C. (Hoggard) 10 Kyle Seager 2B/SS L/R Fr. Kannapolis, N.C. (Northwest Cabarrus) 12 Josh Horton SS L/R Jr. Hillsborough, N.C. (Orange) 14 Joe Pietropaoli 3B R/R Sr. Phoenix, Md. (McDonogh School) 24 Ryan Graepel SS R/R Fr. Greenville, N.C. (J.H. Rose) 34 Chad Flack 1B/3B R/R Jr. Forest City, N.C. (East Rutherford) OUTFIELDERS 5 Matt McNichol OF L/R So. Charlotte, N.C. (East Mecklenburg) 7 Reid Fronk OF/1B/3B L/R Jr. Charlotte, N.C. (Charlotte Christian) 11 Mike Cavasinni OF/2B L/R So. Huntersville, N.C. (North Mecklenburg) 13 Dustin Ackley OF/1B L/R Fr. Walnut Cove, N.C. (North Forsyth) 16 Tim Fedroff OF L/L Fr. Flagtown, N.J. (Hillsborough) 27 Seth Williams OF R/R Jr. Hendersonville, N.C. (North Henderson) 33 Kendric Burney OF/RHP R/R Fr. Jacksonville, N.C. (Southwest Onslow) 44 Drew Poulk OF R/R Fr. Morehead City, N.C. (West Carteret) Head Coach: Mike Fox (30) Assistant Coaches: Chad Holbrook (2), Scott Forbes (21), Jason Howell (37) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Andrew Carignan...CARE-uh-gun Mike Cavasinni...cav-uh-SEEN-e Mike Facchinei...fuh-CHEE-knee Mark Fleury...floor-E Tim Federowicz...fed-dur-OH-vich Ryan Graepel...GRAY-pull Joe Pietropaoli...pet-tro-PAUL-e Matt Petiton...PET-it-uhn Luke Putkonen...putt-COE-nen Hunter Rome...ROME-e BREAKDOWN BY CLASS FRESHMEN (16) Dustin Ackley Jared Bard Colin Bates Kendric Burney Rob Catapano B.J. Dail Tim Fedroff Mark Fleury Bryant Gaines Ryan Graepel Brian Moran Matt Petiton Peyton Williams Drew Poulk Hunter Rome Kyle Seager Alex White SOPHOMORES (9) Mike Cavasinni Matt Cox Brian Farrell Tim Federowicz Garrett Gore Mike McKee Matt McNichol Luke Putkonen* Adam Warren JUNIORS (10) Andrew Carignan Mike Facchinei Chad Flack Reid Fronk Josh Horton Benji Johnson Kyle Shelton Tyler Trice Seth Williams Rob Wooten* SENIORS (4) Matt Danford* Joe Pietropaoli Bryan Steed Robert Woodard *indicates medical redshirt taken

3 Carolina Baseball 2007 Photo Roster 1 Kyle Shelton 3 Bryan Steed 4 Garrett Gore 5 Matt McNichol 6 Alex White 7 Reid Fronk 8 Andrew Carignan 10 Kyle Seager 11 Mike Cavasinni 12 Josh Horton 13 Dustin Ackley 14 Joe Pietropaoli 15 Rob Catapano 16 Tim Fedroff 17 Matt Danford 18 Mike Facchinei 19 Tim Federowicz 20 Robert Woodard 23 Jared Bard 24 Ryan Graepel 25 Colin Bates 26 Benji Johnson 27 Seth Williams 28 Adam Warren 29 Brian Farrell 31 Matt Cox 32 Bryant Gaines 33 Kendric Burney 34 Chad Flack 35 Rob Wooten 38 Mike McKee 39 Luke Putkonen 40 Tyler Trice 41 Mark Fleury 42 B.J. Dail 43 Matt Petiton 44 Drew Poulk 45 Hunter Rome 46 Brian Moran 30 Mike Fox 2 Chad Holbrook 21 Scott Forbes 37 Jason Howell 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 3

4 Previewing The Tar Heels Carolina Baseball Mike Fox believes his 2007 Tar Heels have the talent and chemistry to compete for a return trip to the College World Series. Woodard Carignan North Carolina s baseball team enjoyed the finest season in program history a year ago, winning a schoolrecord 54 games and falling just one victory shy of the Atlantic Coast Conference s first national title since But rather than rest on their past successes, ninth-year head coach Mike Fox and the Tar Heels view last season as a springboard toward a permanent spot among the nation s elite. Carolina will certainly miss firstround draft choices Andrew Miller and Daniel Bard and national earned run average leader Jonathan Hovis, but the Tar Heels return enough talent to warrant a consensous top-five national ranking from Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball. UNC brings back eight regulars from a year ago, a pair of starting pitchers that combined for a 13-1 record and the ACC s leader in saves. The Tar Heels also have one of the nation s top freshman classes in the fold, giving Fox possibly his deepest team since returning to his alma mater in We have more depth, says Fox. The guys could not take a day off this fall because they were being pushed. We have some freshmen that could play opening day, and that s because they proved themselves over five weeks in the fall. Offensively, Carolina returns five players that drove in 44 or more runs a year ago and three players that hit 12 or more home runs. Leading the way will be a pair of junior preseason All- Americas in infielder Chad Flack and shortstop Josh Horton. Flack ( ) set the Tar Heels single-season hit record with 112 a year ago, while Horton ( ) won just Carolina s second ACC batting crown since Freshman All-America Tim Federowicz ( ) and junior Benji Johnson ( ) give the Tar Heels one of the top catching tandems in the nation, and returnees Reid Fronk ( ), Mike Cavasinni ( ) and Seth Williams ( ) are slated to start in the outfield. Rookies Kyle Seager and Dustin Ackley also figure into the projected starting lineup at second base and first base, respectively. On the mound, the Tar Heels will turn to senior Robert Woodard, who Page UNC Baseball Media Guide was 7-1 with a 3.43 ERA a year ago, as their ace. He owns a 23-3 career record and is on pace to become the program s all-time leader in victories this season. Sophomore Luke Putkonen, who was 6-0 as a midweek starter in 2006, will likely move into the weekend rotation, along with highly-touted freshman Alex White. Junior preseason All-America closer Andrew Carignan, who led the ACC with 15 saves a year ago, will once again anchor the bullpen, and senior Matt Danford brings a wealth of experience to his middle relief role. Federowicz, who excelled on the mound with Team USA this summer, is slated to work in a set-up situations. The Tar Heels will have more depth in the bullpen this season, including a number of situational lefties that were lacking a year ago. The 2006 Diamond Heels had certain intangibles and an obvious love for the game that helped propel them to the brink of a national title, and Fox sees the same attitude in this year s squad. It seems to me the chemistry and camaraderie are the same, he says. Our players seemed to be very hungry this fall, and our goal now is to try to be the first Carolina team to go back-toback to the College World Series. This fall there was a little different air in the locker room and on the field. When you finally reach a goal it just reinforces that we have been on the right path. I think it gave the players assurance that they were doing things the right way. The hard worked paid off and they got rewarded. But you take a deep breath and say now we ve been there, now we know what it takes and we re just going to try and do it again. STARTING PITCHING Senior right-hander Robert Woodard, one of the most experienced, crafty and consistent pitchers in the nation, returns as the Tar Heels Friday night ace. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, but elected to return to Chapel Hill. Woodard, who was 7-1 in 2006, is a big-game pitcher as evidenced by complete-game shutouts of top-10 opponents Virginia and Clemson a year ago. The Charlotte Myers Park product stands eighth alltime at UNC with 23 victories and can Peyton Williams become the school s all-time leader with eight more wins. Sophomore righty Luke Putkonen is also expected to figure into the weekend rotation after going 6-0 as a midweek starter a year ago. Putkonen posted a 3.08 ERA over 61.1 innings and also got some big-game experience in relief in the Super Regional at Alabama. Prep All-America Alex White, a 14th-round choice by the Los Angeles Dodgers out of Greenville s D.H. Conley High School, also has a shot at the weekend rotation as a rookie righthander. Veterans Matt Cox, who was cited as the team s most improved player in the fall, and Adam Warren also figure into the rotation and could start midweek games or slide into the weekend. Warren made three starts a year ago and went 1-0 with a 4.81 ERA over 24.1 innings. Cox worked 5.2 innings in Freshmen Jared Bard, Rob Catapano, B.J. Dail and Matt Petiton add depth to the rotation and could spot start or work out of the bullpen. RELIEF PITCHING The Tar Heels will feature a deeper and more versatile bullpen this season. A year ago, Carolina relied mainly on the right arms of Andrew Carignan, Matt Danford and Jonathan Hovis, who combined for 103 appearances in Carignan and Danford are back to anchor the pen this season, with Carignan holding down the closer role. He saved an ACC-best 15 games a year ago (in 17 opportunities) and struck out 44 batters in just 33.2 innings. Danford, who owns a 14-5 record and a 3.51 ERA in 83 career appearances, is one of the most experienced relievers in the ACC. He owns three Federowicz Peyton Williams postseason victories and is the only player in Carolina history to be on a pair of NCAA regional title teams. Sophomore Tim Federowicz, who struck out 10 and did not allow an earned run in 5.2 innings with Team USA this season, figures to pitch in a set-up role. Junior right-handers Mike Facchinei, Tyler Trice and Rob Wooten should also get some key middle relief innings and the coaching staff is expecting big things of all three hurlers. Trice went 1-0 with a 3.57 ERA in 17.2 innings a year ago, while Facchinei was 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA in 11.2 innings. Wooten has dropped his arm slot and experienced great success in the fall. Sophomore Brian Farrell and freshman Brian Moran, as well as Cox, Catapano and Petiton, give the Tar Heels plenty of options for a situational lefty, while rookies Bryant Gaines and Hunter Rome give pitching coach Scott Forbes more right-handers. CATCHER Carolina is once again blessed with one of the nation s top catching duos in sophomore Tim Federowicz and junior Benji Johnson. This duo combined for 26 home runs and 106 runs batted in a year ago, and also provided outstanding defense behind the plate. They combined for just nine errors and threw out 38.4 percent (28-73) of attempted base stealers. Federowicz hit.320 with 12 homers and an UNC rookie record 62 RBI, while Johnson had a breakthrough year with 14 home runs and 44 RBI. This tandem should alternate at catcher and designated hitter much like last season. Sophomore Mike McKee, one of the team s most vocal leaders, and freshman Mark Fleury add depth Johnson

5 Carolina Baseball Previewing The Tar Heels Ackley Flack Fronk Cavasinni behind the plate. FIRST BASE Preseason All-America Chad Flack is the obvious choice to return at first base, but with him set to see more time at third, freshman Dustin Ackley could get the nod on opening day. He was a prep All-America at North Forsyth High School and hit.421 (8-19) in the Tar Heels five-game Fall World Series. Junior Kyle Shelton, who hit.328 in a reserve role a year ago, and freshman two-way standout Alex White add depth at first. SECOND BASE Freshman Kyle Seager is expected to start at second base after an outstanding fall. The prep All-America out of Northwest Cabarrus High School led all Tar Heels with a.429 average (9-21) in the Fall World Series. He is outstanding defensively and brings a lefthanded bat with some pop to the lineup. Second base should one of the deepest spots on the team this season with senior Bryan Steed and sophomore Garrett Gore behind Seager. Steed has started 92 games over the last three seasons for the Tar Heels and hit.265 with two homers and 20 RBI a year ago. Gore got the starting nod at the College World Series due to his outstanding glove work, and hit.227 with 10 RBI a year ago. THIRD BASE Preseason All-America Chad Flack, who played a lot of third base as a freshman in 2005, is likely to start there in He spent much of the fall playing third, and is outstanding defensively at either corner infield position. At the plate, Flack set a Carolina record with 112 hits and added 13 home runs and 68 RBI en route to a.384 average a year ago. Flack put together one of the finest offensive seasons in school history and ranked among the ACC s top 10 in eight offensive categories. Flack is one of the most clutch Tar Heels in recent memory, having hit back-to-back home runs to propel UNC past Alabama in the Super Regional and into the College World Series. If Flack ends up playing mainly at first base, sophomore Garrett Gore and junior Kyle Shelton are the candidates to play at third. Both spent some time there in Senior Joe Pietropaoli, a secondyear transfer from Louisburg College, adds depth at third and is a team leader. SHORTSTOP Junior All-America Josh Horton returns for his third season as the Tar Heels starting shortstop in The ACC batting champ a year ago, Horton owns the third best career batting average in UNC history with a.375 mark. Last season, he hit.395 with careerbests of seven home runs and 59 RBI en route to All-America honors from Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball and Rivals.com. He had a stellar postseason, earning spots on the all-tournament team at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional and the College World Series. Horton has outstanding range defensively and one of the best infield arms in the nation. He should great improvement with the glove down the stretch a year ago. Freshman Ryan Graepel from Greenville s J.H. Rose High School adds depth at short after a standout prep career. OUTFIELD Carolina is expected to have more flexibility and depth in the outfield this season than in recent years. Juniors Reid Fronk (left) and Seth Williams (right) and sophomore Mike Cavasinni (center) are expected to earn the starting nod, with a solid group of freshmen giving the coaching staff many options in the outfield. Fronk made the move from third base to the left field this fall and excelled in the eyes of the coaching staff. At the plate, Fronk is a patient hitter, evidenced by a.433 on-base percentage, as well as team highs of 19 doubles, 68 runs scored and 41 walks. He set a UNC record with 69 games played in Williams is fully healthy after battling a hamstring injury for much of last season. As a rookie, he hit 13 home runs and that power should be back this season. Williams hit.298 a year ago and carries a 10-game hitting streak into this season. He owns the team s best outfield arm and should bring great range to right field. Cavasinni is slated to bat leadoff and start in center field. He really came on strong in the second half of last season and finished with a.317 average and team bests of 16 stolen bases and 12 sacrifice bunts. Cavasinni brings a great deal of speed to the base paths and in the outfield, where he posted a.990 fielding percentage. Sophomore Matt McNichol, one of the fastest players on the team, gives Carolina a great deal of depth in the outfield. He played in 16 games a yearago. Freshmen Drew Poulk, Tim Fedroff, Kendric Burney and Dustin Ackley could also see time in the outfield. Poulk and Fedroff are extremely talented and should see plenty of action, and Ackley could also see time in the outfield when not at first base. TEAM INFORMATION Letterwinners Returing Pitchers 10 Position Players 13 Total 23 Letterwinners Lost Pitchers 3 Position Players 4 Total 7 Starters Returing Pitchers 2 Position Players* 8 Total 10 Starters Lost Pitchers 2 Position Players* 2 Total 4 *Started at least 50 percent of 2006 games RETURNING LEADERS Batting Average* Josh Horton.395 Chad Flack.384 Tim Federowicz.320 *2.5 AB/game Home Runs Benji Johnson 14 Chad Flack 13 Tim Federowicz 12 Runs Batted In Chad Flack 68 Tim Federowicz 62 Josh Horton 59 Stolen Bases Mike Cavasinni 16 Chad Flack 15 Josh Horton 12 Earned Run Average* Robert Woodard 3.43 *1.0 inn./game Wins Matt Danford 7 Robert Woodard 7 Luke Putkonen 6 Seager Horton Williams Strikeouts Robert Woodard 55 Matt Danford 51 Andrew Carignan 44 Saves Andrew Carignan 15 Appearances Matt Danford 33 Andrew Carignan 32 Robert Woodard 18 Peyton Williams 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 5

6 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball Talented freshman Has a great swing and had a very impressive fall for the Tar Heels Will see significant time at first base, the outfield or DH. NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL Played one year at North Forsyth High School for coach Jamie Lowe and also played three years at South Stokes High School Earned preseason and postseason Louisville Slugger All-America honors as a senior Conference player of the year as a junior Helped South Stokes to North Carolina 1A state titles in 2003 and 2004 Member of the A Honor Roll AAU team won the 2003 national title. Dustin Michael Ackley is the son of John and Joy Ackley Born Feb. 26, 1988, in Winston-Salem Has an older brother and a younger sister Has not declared a major Father played in the Boston Red Sox organization Favorite pro teams are the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Jets Lists Tombstone as his favorite movie and To Kill a Mockingbird as his favorite book Modeled his game after Pete Rose. Will medically redshirt after having surgery for a blood clot in his shoulder in the fall Very highly-touted recruit will be a key addition to the 2008 staff. NAPERVILLE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout at pitcher and third base for coach Bill Seiple at Naperville Central High School Led team to state title as senior Earned all-state honors as senior from the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and Prep Baseball Report Two-time all-conference choice and 2006 conference player of the year Also played football for two seasons Member of the National Honor Society Played summer ball with the White Sox Academy and went 5-0 with a 2.10 ERA. Colin James Bates is the son of Brian and Diane Bates Born in LaGrange, Ill. Has an older brother Has not declared a major at Carolina Lists favorite movie as Field of Dreams and favorite book as Moneyball Favorite pro teams are the Chicago White Sox, Bears and Bulls Favorite foods are cereal, Oreos and chips and salsa Modeled his game after Jon Garland and would like to switch places for a day with Jose Contreras. Right-hander possesses good mound presence and great command Had a terrific fall for the Tar Heels and will see some time on the mound in 2007 Can also play in the outfield. CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Four-year standout at Charlotte Christian under coach Greg Simmons Twotime all-state selection and led team to three state titles Three-time all-conference and two-time All-Mecklenburg choice All-Charlotte Observer and NCISAA Conference Player of the Year in 2006 Team captain as a senior Prep teammate of UNC classmate Bryant Gaines Also played one year of basketball Cum Laude student for three years and Suma Cum Laude student as a senior. Jared John Bard is the son of Paul and Kathy Bard Born in Charlotte Has two brothers Has not declared a major at Carolina Older brother Daniel was a standout pitcher at UNC and a first-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox in 2006 Father played at Tufts University and in the Orioles and Dodgers organizations Favorite pro teams are the Carolina Panthers and Boston Red Sox Lists Fight Club as his favorite movie and the Bible has his favorite book Enjoys golf, fishing and listening to music. Very athletic outfielder and pitcher Also a cornerback on the Carolina football team but redshirted in 2006 Has great speed and a terrific arm. SOUTHWEST ONSLOW HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout for coach Eric Leary at Southwest Onslow High School Four-time all-conference selection and earned all-state honors as a senior Also a standout in basketball and football and was named North Carolina male athlete of the year Led Southwest Onslow to 2003 and 04 state titles in football Two-time all-state selection and four-time all-conference honoree in football Earned all-county honors in basketball as a senior Honor Roll student and active in FCA. Kendric Tyrone Burney is the son of Tyrone and Monica Burney Born Feb. 14, 1988, in Jacksonville, N.C. Has one brother and two sisters Has not declared a major at Carolina Lists Hardball as his favorite movie Favorite pro teams are the St. Louis Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts Modeled his game after Andruw Jones Favorite class at Carolina is sports psychology. Page UNC Baseball Media Guide

7 Carolina Baseball Player Profiles Favorite video game is Guitar Hero Favorite teams are the Boston Red Sox and Norwich Navigators. CARIGNAN S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 2.0 on seven occasions; Strikeouts: 5 at Virginia Tech (3/11/05); Hits: 4 vs. High Point (4/27/05); Walks: 3 vs. Duke (5/22/05), at Florida State (5/13/05); Runs: 4 vs. Winthrop (5/10/06), at Virginia (5/14/06); Earned Runs: 4 vs. Winthrop (5/10/06), at Virginia (5/14/06) Preseason All-America and Roger Clemens Award candidate will close for the Tar Heels once again in 2007 One of the team s most respected players Expected to be a high draft choice in June. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Emerged as one of the top closers in the nation Led the ACC and ranked fourth nationally with 15 saves Total also ranked second on Carolina s single-season list Went 2-3 with a 3.21 ERA in 32 appearances, which ranked third on the staff Converted 15 of 17 save opportunities and held opponents to a.151 batting average Struck out 44 batters and walked just 15 over 33.2 innings Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List Saved two of the Tar Heels wins at the College World Series Struck out two in a scoreless inning against Cal State Fullerton June 16 and followed with back-toback strikeouts to close the June 24 victory over Oregon State in the championship series Struck out the side against Winthrop in a June 4 NCAA Regional win and earned the victory in the Tar Heels Super Regional-clinching win at Alabama June 10 Notched eight saves in Atlantic Coast Conference action Posted three two-inning saves in ACC play (Georgia Tech, Maryland, Miami) Did not allow an earned run over his first 13 appearances and gave up just one over his first 22 outings Picked up first career win with 1.2 hitless innings in 14-inning win over then-no. 7 NC State April 22 Also saved the Tar Heels first win over the Wolfpack April 22 Picked up saves in both wins at then-no. 14 Miami with a combined five strikeouts in three innings Struck out three over two scoreless innings in at Georgia Tech March 24 and fanned four over two innings versus Maryland March 19 Earned first career save in a March 1 win over Gardner-Webb. Summer 2006: Posted a 2.45 ERA in 12 games and notched a team-high three saves for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League Struck out 19 in 18.1 innings Named to the league s all-star game. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Made 17 appearances in a middle relief role for the Tar Heels Posted a 3.68 earned run average and did not record a decision Struck out 24 batters over 22 innings of work and led the team with 9.82 strikeouts per nine innings Allowed 20 hits and walked 16 batters Ranked third on the team in relief appearances Held opponents to a.233 average, including a team-low.133 mark with runners on base Did not allow a run in 12 of his 17 appearances Struck out a career-best five batters over two shutout innings at Virginia Tech March 11 Struck out three in 1.1 innings against Elon April 6 Fanned three over two scoreless innings at Maryland April 8 Also had scoreless appearances in ACC play versus Clemson, Wake Forest, Duke and Georgia Tech Worked a season-high two innings on four occasions. Summer 2005: Pitched for the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League Went 1-2 with a 1.44 ERA and two saves Struck out 32 in 25 innings. NORWICH FREE ACADEMY Four-year standout pitcher at Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Conn., under coach John Iovino As a senior, won Gatorade and Connecticut Coaches Association state player of the year honors Two-time all-state selection Led team to state title as a junior, recording four wins and a save in five games Three-time All-Eastern Connecticut Conference choice Also played three years of soccer, earning all-state honors as a defender as a senior Played one year of football Earned high honors each semester and was a part of Project Outreach Played summer ball with Norwich American Legion Tossed 15 consecutive no-hit innings and struck out 20 batters in a game in Gary Andrew Carignan Jr. is the son of Gary and Lisa Carignan Born July 23, 1986, in New London, Conn. Has two sisters and a brother Majoring in management and society at Carolina Father played baseball at Florida Southern and University of New Haven Great-Grandfather Augustine Lefty Dugas played for the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates. Very consistent lefty and a strike-thrower Expected to pitch a great deal as a rookie, possibly as a starter Fully recovered from a knee injury in the fall. FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL 2006 Louisville Slugger All-America out of Farragut High School Four-year standout pitcher and outfielder for coach Tommy Pharr Posted a combined 36-3 record on the mound Helped team to state titles in 2003, 2004 and 2006, as well as two top-three national rankings Two-time Louisville Slugger Preseason All-America and two-time all-state selection Earned Prep Xtra Player of the Year honors as a senior Participated in the prestigious East Coast Professional Showcase in 2005 Played summer ball with the Bayside Yankees and Knoxville Yard. Robert Anthony Catapano is the son of Richard and Vicki Catapano Born Feb. 18, 1988, in Jacksonville, Fla. Has one older sister and one younger brother Has not declared a major at Carolina Grandfather was a four-sport athlete at Brockport University Favorite pro teams are the Carolina Panthers and Florida Marlins Lists favorite movie as Crash and favorite book as The Client Favorite athlete is Dontrelle Willis Modeled his game after Willis and Nolan Ryan. Peyton Williams Andrew Carignan was named to the preseason watch list for the Roger Clemens Award, presented to the nation s top pitcher UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 7

8 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball Slated to start in center field and hit leadoff Scrappy, quick player Shown improved play defensively and continues to build his arm strength. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Played in 63 games and made 47 starts in the outfield for the Tar Heels Ranked fifth among regulars with a.317 average (63-for-199) Led the team with 16 stolen bases in a team-high 25 attempts Also led UNC with 11 sacrifice bunts Scored 43 runs and tallied 18 RBI Hit.370 with runners on base and.322 with runners in scoring position Committed just one error in the outfield for a.990 fielding percentage Picked up 18 multi-hit games, including five games with three or more hits Hit.373 (19-for-51) in 11 NCAA Tournament games Had a career-best five hits and scored two runs against Alabama in the June 9 Super Regional win Tallied four hits and drove in two runs against Winthrop in the NCAA Regional June 3 Also had three hits at Charlotte April 12, against NC State in the ACC Tournament May 24 and against Oregon State June 26 in the CWS finale Recorded a seasonbest six-game hitting streak from May 19 to June 3 and had five straight multi-hit games over this stretch Drove in a season-best two runs on three occasions Scored a season-best three runs against Seton Hall Feb. 19 and George Washington Feb. 26. Summer 2006: Played only one game for the Wilson Tobs of the Coastal Plain League before ending his season with a broken collarbone Went 1-for-4 and stole a base. NORTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Four-year varsity starter at North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, N.C. Played for coach Mark King Three-time all-conference selection Also earned all-state and conference MVP honors Two-year team MVP and captain Holds North Carolina record for career stolen bases with 109 Fourth on the single-season list with 41 Two-time N.C. State Games champion Also played basketball for two years Member of A-B Honor Roll and posted a 4.0 grade point average Member of National Technical Honor Roll Played summer ball in 2005 with the On-Deck O s of the NABF. Michael Samuel Cavasinni is the son of Ernie and Susan Cavasinni Born April 10, 1987, in Louisville, Ky. Has one brother and one sister Has not declared a major at Carolina Favorite video game is Halo 2 Favorite athlete is Mickey Mantle and favorite team is the New York Mets Member of Athletes in Action at UNC Modeled his game after David Eckstein Grandfather, William King, played baseball in Springfield, Mass. CAVASINNI S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 5 at Alabama (6/9/06); Runs: 3 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2), vs. George Washington (2/26/06); RBI: 2 vs. Davidson (4/5/06), at Charlotte (4/12/06), vs. Winthrop (6/3/06); Hit Streak: 6 games (5/19/06-6/3/06) The team s most improved player from last season A much more confident pitcher Can be used as a starter or a reliever. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Made nine appearances on the mound and worked a total of 5.2 innings Also saw time at first base and went 1-for-4 with one run scored Struck out seven and walked four Posted an ERA but allowed just three earned runs over his last eight appearances Best outing of the year was a two-inning stint against Towson March 21 Struck out three and allowed just one hit against the Tigers Had one hit and one run scored Feb. 19 in the second game of a doubleheader with Seton Hall. Summer 2006: Was 2-1 with a 4.37 ERA in 22.2 innings for Fayetteville of the Coastal Plain League Made three starts and pitched in six games Struck out 19 and walked 10. WEST BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL Four-year letterwinner for Mike Alderson at West Brunswick High School Three-time all-county selection Co-county player of the year as a junior and led West Brunswick to the 2004 state title Earned all-conference honors as a senior Played in the North Carolina vs. South Carolina All-Star Game and the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game in 2005 Also played golf, basketball and football Graduated with honors Played with American Legion Post 213 and hit.517 with five home runs and went 5-1 on the mound in Matthew Thomas Cox is the son of Mike and Gerri Cox Born Dec. 4, 1986, in Shallotte, N.C. Has a younger sister Has not declared a major at Carolina Favorite movie is The Natural and favorite book is Webster s Dictionary Lists favorite baseball team as whoever is playing the Yankees Favorite video game is Halo 2 Would like to change places for a day with George Bush and would bring gas prices down Modeled his game after David Ortiz and Randy Johnson. COX S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS COX S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Career Batting Highs: Hits: 1 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2); Runs: 1 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2; RBI: None; Hit Streak: 1 game (2/19/06) Career Pitching Highs: Innings: 2 vs. Towson (3/21/06); Strikeouts: 3 vs. Towson (3/21/06); Hits: 2 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 1), vs. Davidson (April 4, 2005); Walks: 2 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 1); Runs: 4 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 1); Earned Runs: 4 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 1) Matt Cox Mike Cavasinni Page UNC Baseball Media Guide

9 Possesses a terrific arm and a great breaking ball Talented righty who will become more polished over time. MILLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL Standout right-hander for coach Harry Jones and Millbrook High School 32nd round pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft Earned all-state accolades and CAP 6 Pitcher of the Year honors as a senior Four-year all-conference and academic all-conference selection Threw a no-hitter as a senior Played summer ball with the Carolina Cubs. Barrett Jason Dail is the son of Merril and Bridgett Dail Born in Raleigh Has five older siblings Has not declared a major Modeled his game after Roger Clemens Favorite movie is Summer Catch and favorite book is Night Favorite MLB team is the New York Yankees Favorite food is steak. Returns in a middle relief and set-up role for the Tar Heels One of the most experienced pitchers on the staff and in the ACC with 83 career appearances. AS A JUNIOR (2006) One of the Tar Heels most reliable arms out of the bullpen Made a career-best 33 appearances to rank second on the team and seventh in the ACC Posted a 7-2 record for a career-high win total Struck out 51 and walked 26 in 54.2 innings Tallied a 5.27 ERA and held opponents to a.267 batting average Won two games in the Tar Heels run through the NCAA Tournament Tossed two scoreless frames to earn the victory in the 13-inning win over Cal S t a t e Fullerton J u n e 16 Carolina Baseball Player Profiles Also defeated Maine in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional opener June 2 and pitched four solid innings in the Super Regional win at Alabama June 10 Picked up first win of the season with 3.2 scoreless innings against George Mason March 14 Struck out four and allowed just two hits against the Patriots Defeated Maryland March 19 with two scoreless innings Struck out a season-best seven over four innings at Georgia Tech March 25 Also earned wins over Davidson April 5, Charlotte April 12 and Campbell May 9 Tossed scoreless ACC outings against Maryland, Virginia Tech, NC State, Duke and Boston College. Summer 2006: Went 2-1 with a 3.16 ERA in six games with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League Fanned 24 in 25.2 innings Named the league s Pitcher of the Week for week eight after allowing just four hits and no earned runs over 10 innings Also struck out 10 over this stretch. AS A SOPHOMORE (2005) Worked as the Tar Heels closer for much of the season, posting a 4-2 record with a team-best nine saves Led the staff with a 1.41 earned run average Struck out 42 batters against just 18 walks in 44.2 innings Second on the team with 26 appearances His nine saves were fourth in the ACC, seventh on the UNC single-season list and the most by a Tar Heel since 2000 Held opponents to a.222 average, including a.170 mark with runners on base Did not allow a run in 16 of his 26 appearances on the season Named to the midseason watch list for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, presented to the top relief pitcher in college baseball Struck out the side in the ninth of the season opener versus Appalachian State in his first appearance since the 2003 season Followed with his first career save in a 5-2 win over Seton Hall Feb. 20 Earned saves in ACC action with two scoreless innings against Wake Forest, 3.1 shutout innings at Maryland and a scoreless ninth in a 7-6 win over Georgia Tech May 20 Also saved key non-league wins against UNC Wilmington, Birmingham Southern and VCU Longest outing of the season came with 6.1 innings in a no-decision versus Miami April 17 Earned wins against Gardner-Webb, Princeton, Virginia and High Point Did not allow a run until his seventh appearance of the season, a 1-0 loss to Michigan March 6. Summer 2005: Pitched for the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League Recorded a 3.18 ERA over 22.2 innings Made 15 appearances and posted an 0-1 record SEASON Missed the season and redshirted following surgery on his right shoulder. AS A FRESHMAN (2003) Finished the season third on the team with a 3.47 ERA Went 3-1 in 24 appearances, including three starts Struck out 38 batters in 46.2 innings pitched Tossed five shutout innings and allowed just three hits to earn a win at East Carolina April 16 Also made starts against Towson (March 26) and Elon (April 22) In his longest outing of the season, tossed 7.2 innings of three-hit ball against Michigan State Feb. 28 Also picked up the win in relief against Mississippi State in the NCAA Regional May 31 Went 6.1 innings and allowed three hits and two runs against the Bulldogs Named to the Regional s All-Tournament Team Allowed just four earned runs over his final nine appearances of the season. BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL Played four years of varsity baseball All-conference four years in a row Named all-state twice Played in the state games in 2000 and 2001 and won gold medal in 2001 Two-time conference player of the year Selected to the academic all-conference team four times. John Matthew Danford is the son of Jane and Mike Danford Born May 28, 1984, in Raleigh, N.C. Majoring in geography Great uncle is MLB Hall of Famer Enos Slaughter Grandfather John Danford played in the Red Sox organization Modeled his game after John Daly Favorite video game is Guitar Hero. DANFORD S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 7.2 vs. Michigan State (2/28/03); Strikeouts: 8 vs. Michigan State (2/28/03); Hits: 5 vs. Auburn (3/9/03), vs. Elon (4/22/03); Walks: 3 at Florida State (3/29/03), at Florida State (5/15/05), at Alabama (6/10/06); Runs: 5 at Georgia Tech (3/25/06); Earned Runs: 4 vs. Auburn (3/9/03), at Georgia Tech (3/25/06) Peyton Williams Matt Danford is the only player in Carolina baseball history to play on a pair of NCAA Regional championship teams. He owns three victories in postseason play, including two during the 2006 run UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 9

10 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball Improved from last season Throws four pitches for strikes In position to make a jump and possibly help offset the loss of set-up man Jonathan Hovis. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Pitched in nine games out of the bullpen for the Tar Heels and recorded a 4.63 ERA and an 0-1 record Struck out 16 in just 11.2 innings Allowed just two earned runs over his final five appearances Fanned four and allowed just one unearned run in three innings against Maryland March 17 Struck out three over two innings against Davidson April 5 Struck out the side against George Mason March 14 Also worked a scoreless frame at Virginia May 12. Summer 2006: Went 1-0 with a 3.14 ERA in five appearances with Southern Ohio of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League Made two starts and worked a total of 14.1 innings Struck out 16 and walked just seven. Mike Facchinei AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Made one appearance on the season, working one-third of an inning versus Seton Hall Feb. 18. Summer 2005: Played with the Rock Hill Sox of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League Went 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in seven appearances Fanned 31 over 29 innings. WEST HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout for coach Jim Hyatt at West Henderson High School Played pitcher and infield All-state and all-region selection in 2003 and 04 Co-conference player of the year as a senior As a junior, set a school record with six shutouts and posted a 0.84 earned run average Led team to three consecutive conference titles and a 70-6 record from Also played basketball for four years Active in FBLA Played summer ball with the American Legion Post 77 team. Michael John Facchinei is the son of John and Cindy Facchinei Born in Kansas City, Mo. Majoring in management and society at Carolina Sister Jana played field hockey at Carolina Favorite teams are the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Pistons Favorite food is gnocci Lists Guitar Hero as favorite video game. FACCHINEI S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 3.0 vs. Maryland (3/17/06); Strikeouts: 4 vs. Maryland (3/17/06); Hits: 4 vs. George Mason (3/14/06); Walks: 3 vs. Seton Hall (2/18/05); Runs: 2 vs. George Mason (3/14/06), at Georgia Tech (3/25/06); Earned Runs: 2 vs. George Mason (3/14/06) One of the team s better athletes Provides a needed lefty out of the bullpen Can become a key reliever with improved command and consistency. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Made eight appearances and posted a 1.50 ERA over six innings Struck out six and walked four Allowed just two hits all season and held batters to a.105 average Worked a season-long two innings and struck out two against Seton Hall Feb. 19 in game two of a doubleheader Also tossed scoreless frames against George Washington, Towson and Elon. Summer 2006: Went 3-1 with a 3.55 ERA over 21.2 innings for Ramapo Valley of the Met League Made six appearances and struck out 27. RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Pitched for coach Brian Quirk at Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, N.J. Three-time all-league selection and two-time all-suburban and all-county choice As a junior, struck out 104 batters in just 56 innings Also earned the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award as a junior Also played football for three years and basketball for one Named to honor roll each semester of high school Played with the Bayside Yankees of the NABF in the summer of Brian Farrell is the son of Bill and Karyn Farrell Born Dec. 14, 1986, in Los Angeles Has two brothers Majoring in business administration at Carolina Favorite movie is Boondock Saints Lists Pat Tillman and Steve Prefontaine as favorite athletes Favorite pro teams are the Oakland A s and New Jersey Nets Modeled his game after Barry Zito Favorite food is a turkey sandwich. FARRELL S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Career Highs: Innings: 2.0 vs. Seton Hall (2/16/06, Game 2) ; Strikeouts: 2 vs. Seton Hall (2/16/06, Game 2), vs. Towson (3/21/06), vs. Elon (4/4/06); Hits: 1 vs. Seton Hall (2/16/06, Game 2), vs. Virginia Tech (4/16/06); Walks: 1 on four occasions; Runs: 1 at Charlotte (4/12/06); Earned Runs: 1 at Charlotte (4/12/06) Freshman All-America returns at catcher Will split catching duties with Benji Johnson and will also pitch in a set-up role for the first time at UNC after throwing for Team USA last summer. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) One of the nation s top rookie catchers Earned first-team Freshman All- America honors from Baseball America and was named a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America by Collegiate Baseball Was key in the Tar Heels postseason run, earning a spot on the all-tournament team at the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional and the All-College World Series team Saw action in 67 games, mainly at catcher and designated hitter Drove in a Carolina fresh- Page UNC Baseball Media Guide

11 man record 62 runs Hit.320 (80-for-250) with 12 home runs - the third most by a freshman in UNC history Ranked third on the team in RBI and fourth in homers Also scored 35 runs and slugged.532 Outstanding defensive catcher with a.991 fielding percentage and just three errors Threw out 14 of 30 base runners Compiled 23 multi-hit games and 14 multi-rbi outings to rank fourth on the team in both categories Hit.379 with runners on base and.403 with runners in scoring position Had a season-best 10-game hitting streak from April 9-25 Also hit safely in nine straight games from March Hit a team-best.692 (9-for-13) in the Chapel Hill Regional and batted.413 with four home runs and 14 RBI in the NCAA Tournament Homered twice with and drove in seven runs in the College World Series Went 5-for- 5 with three doubles and a career-high five RBI in his third career game against Coastal Carolina Feb. 21 Was 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI against Boston College May 18 Went 4-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI against Winthrop June 3 Was 4-for-4 with a homer, a double and four RBI against Oregon State June 25 Drove in three runs on four occasions Posted nine games with three or more hits Hit six home runs in and drove in 26 runs in ACC play. Summer 2006: Played with the USA National Team that went en route to the FISU World Championship Hit.226 (7- for-31) with seven RBI Also pitched and did not allow an earned run and stuck out 10 in 5.2 innings. Tim Federowicz drove in a Carolina freshman record 62 runs in APEX HIGH SCHOOL Played at catcher for coach Del Phillips at Apex High School Two-time all-conference selection Served as team captain Named defensive player of the year Also played basketball for one season Member of A-B Honor Roll Played with the Bayside Yankees of the NABF and hit.452 in the summer of Timothy Joseph Federowicz is the son of Karen Ananea and Joseph Federowicz Born Aug. 5, 1987, in Erie, Pa. Has three brothers Has not declared a major at Carolina Favorite movie is Cinderella Man Lists Ivan Rodriguez as favorite athlete Favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves and the Durham Bulls. FEDEROWICZ S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 5 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/21/06); Runs: 3 vs. Winthrop (6/3/06); RBI: 5 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/21/06); Hit Streak: 10 games (4/9/06-4/25/06) Gives the Tar Heels a talented, left-handed bat in the outfield Impressed the coaching staff with his play in the fall A quiet, tough player. Carolina Baseball Player Profiles HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Standout outfielder at Hillsborough High School for coach Norm Hewitt Two-time all-state choice Four-time all-county and three-time all-area selection Named Somerset County Player of the Year in 2006 Team won county and state title in 2005 Two-year team captain Led team to three conference titles Played summer ball with the New Jersey Twins. Timothy Dominic Fedroff is the son of Tim and Mary Fedroff Born Feb. 4, 1987, in Rahway, N.J. Has an older sister and a younger brother Has not declared a major at Carolina Father played football at Maine Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter and favorite pro team is the New York Yankees Lists Training Day as his favorite movie and Skinnybones as his favorite book Modeled his game after Paul O Neill Keeps dirt from the Yankee Stadium warning track in his bat bag. Preseason All-America at the corner infield positions Spent most of the fall working at third base but will see time at first Clutch player. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Compiled one of the finest offensive seasons in school history Set Carolina single-season records with 112 hits and 292 at-bats en route to a career-best.384 average, which was the third-best mark in the ACC The 112 hits ranked second in the nation Started 67 games, mainly at first base Ranked among the league s top 10 in hits, average, runs, home runs, triples, RBI, slugging percentage, total bases and fielding percentage Hit 13 home runs to rank third on the team and drove in a team-best 68 runs, which was the eighth most in school history Scored 68 runs to also rank ninth on the school single-season list Also led the team and was fourth in the ACC with a.614 slugging percentage Tallied 18 doubles, five triples and stole a career-best 15 bases in 17 attempts Posted team-best totals of 38 multi-hit games and 18 multi- RBI outings Drove in 49 runs over the final 36 games of the season Compiled a career-best 14-game hitting streak from May 13 to June 16 Also had a 13-game streak from April 8-29 Drove in at least one run in 11 straight games from May 16 to June 10 Batted.406 with runners on base and.390 with runners in scoring position Hit a team-high.418 (23-for-55) in the NCAA Tournament with two home runs and 13 RBI Hit.379 in the College World Series Hit a three-run homer in the eighth and a two-run shot in the ninth to lift the Tar Heels past Alabama in game two of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional and into the College World Series Earned a spot on the Chapel Hill Regional all-tournament team with a.400 average and five RBI Hit seven home runs and drove in 26 runs in ACC play Had a career-high four hits and posted second career multi-home run game at Duke April 29 Matched a career-best with four hits against Oregon State June 24 Drove in a seasonhigh five runs at Charlotte April 12 and matched that total with the five RBI in the win over Alabama June 10 Drove in four runs on three occasions - George Washington Feb. 24, NC State April 21 and at Duke April 29 Posted 14 three-hit outings on the year, including three straight in the NCAA Tournament Went 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run doubles in the April 21 win over NC State and drove in six runs on five hits in the series sweep of the Wolfpack Drove in seven runs on six hits in the three-game sweep at Duke April Scored a career-best four runs against Davidson April 5. Summer 2006: Played in 11 games with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League Hit.205 with three RBI and three runs scored. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) One of the nation s top power-hitting freshmen Earned Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball and second-team All-ACC accolades Earned the team s S.H. Basnight Most Valuable Player Award Also named to the all-tournament team at the NCAA Gainesville Regional Led the Tar Heels and set a UNC rookie record with 15 home runs Finished third on the team with a.335 average and was second with 49 runs batted in Shared the team lead with a.593 slugging percentage Played in 59 games and made 56 starts - 41 at first base and 15 at third base Second on the team with 22 multi-hit games, including six three-hit efforts Also second with 14 multi-rbi games Had an 11-game hitting streak from March UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 11

12 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball to April 16 Finished third in the ACC with 0.25 homers per game and was sixth in slugging percentage Also swiped eight bases Drove in a career-best seven runs on a grand slam and a three-run home run versus Winthrop May 10 Named ACC Player of the Week April 5 after leading the Tar Heels to a sweep of Virginia with a.471 average, three home runs and five RBI Homered and drove in four runs in a 2-for-4 effort against Miami April 16 Was 3-for-5 with three RBI, three runs scored and a home run at East Carolina April 19 Went 2-for-2 with his first career home run against Birmingham Southern Feb. 27 Hit safely in all three games of the NCAA Gainesville Regional, including a 3-for-4 effort in the opening round win over Notre Dame and a home run against Florida Also homered in key games against Arizona State, NC State, Florida State and Georgia Tech. Summer 2005: Played with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League and hit.213 with three home runs and 16 RBI Participated in the league s home run contest prior to the All-Star Game. EAST RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Three-time all-state selection at East Rutherford High School under coach Bobby Reynolds Played third base and pitcher Earned Louisville Slugger All-America honors and named North Carolina state player of the year as a senior Hit 19 home runs as a senior Set the North Carolina state record with 44 career home runs in high school Two-time conference player of the year Led East Rutherford to state titles from Also played football for two seasons and basketball for one year Member of National Honor Society and maintained a 3.75 grade point average throughout high school. Charles Zorah Flack IV is the son of Tripp and Angela Flack Born May 28, 1986, in Shelby, N.C. Has two sisters Majoring in sport administration at Carolina Grandfather Ron Guy played in the Yankees and Dodgers organizations Favorite movie is Wedding Crashers Favorite video game is MVP Baseball Favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox and Carolina Panthers Favorite food is steak Would like to switch places for a day with Chipper Jones. Freshman catcher slated for the bullpen Possesses some good ability and will continue to improve with hard work. POPE HIGH SCHOOL Played two seasons at Pope High School for coach Jeff Rowland Also played two seasons at the Marist School in Atlanta All-state selection as a senior and named MVP of Georgia state tournament Earned All-Cobb County honors from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Marietta Daily Journal Also played two years of football at Marist Played summer ball with the East Cobb Yankees. Mark Anthony Fleury is the son of Mike and Dianne Fleury Born May 4, 1988, in Atlanta Has two older sisters Has not declared a major Father played shortstop at Cornell University Lists favorite pro teams as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons Favorite movie is Boondock Saints and favorite book is The Lord of the Rings Enjoys fishing and golf Modeled his game after Braves catcher Brian McCann. Chad Flack set a UNC record with 112 hits in Likely starter in left field Made a smooth transition from the infield after working hard this fall Very disciplined at the plate One of the team s leaders and a terrific worker. FLACK S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 4 vs. Duke (4/29/06), vs. Oregon State (6/24/06); Runs: 4 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); RBI: 7 vs. Winthrop (5/10/05); Hit Streak: 14 games (5/13/06-6/16/06) Page UNC Baseball Media Guide AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) The only Tar Heel to play in all 69 games to set a UNC single-season record Made 64 starts, mainly at third base Shared the team lead with 68 runs scored, which ranks ninth all time at Carolina Led the team with 19 doubles Also hit.292 (68-for-233) with nine home runs and 44 RBI Also drew a team-best 41 walks and was hit by a pitch 21 times - the most by a Tar Heel since and posted a.433 on-base percentage Reached base in 62 of 64 games started Was fifth on the team with 19 multi-hit games and sixth with nine multi-rbi games Hit.314 with runners on base Named NCBWA National Hitter of the Week and ACC Player of the Week after going 11-for- 19 with 10 runs scored, nine RBI, four doubles, a triple and three home runs from April 3-9 Went 6-for-10 in the Miami series, including first career multi-homer game and four RBI April 9 Had a career-best 11-game hitting streak from March 25-April 9 Hit.314 in the NCAA Tournament and.318 at the College World Series Went 2-for-6 with a home run and two RBI against Cal State Fullerton June 16 in the first game of the CWS Went 2-for- 3 with an RBI double in the Super Regional clincher at Alabama June 10 Drove in a career-best six runs on a double and a home run against Seton Hall Feb. 19 Scored a career-best four runs at Charlotte April 12 Went 2-for-4 with three RBI on a double and a home run against Elon April 4 Also drove in three runs in the season-opener against Seton Hall Feb. 17 Hit three home runs and tallied 13 RBI in ACC play. Summer 2006: Hit.284 with 10 RBI and 15 runs scored in 31 games with the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League Tallied three doubles and one triple Was a starter in the league s all-star game Also named the A s outstanding hitter.

13 Carolina Baseball Player Profiles Reid Fronk Has great potential with continued development Throws strikes and is an imposing presence at 6-foot-6. Prairie Pixil Group AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Hit.304 (35-for-115) in 46 games Made 32 starts at third base Scored 20 runs and drove in 15 runs Hit one home run and added four doubles Hit.313 with runners in scoring position Tallied 10 multi-hit games and had a season-long hitting streak of six games Went 3-for-4 with two runs scored against Princeton March 15 and was also 3-for-4 at Clemson March 18 Went 5-for-11 with four runs scored and four RBI in the Wake Forest series Also hit his lone home run of the season against the Deacons Came off the bench to go 2-for-2 at Florida State May 15 Was 2-for-3 against Notre Dame in the NCAA Gainesville Regional June 5. Summer 2005: Played with the Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods League Started at third base in the league s All-Star Game Hit.333 with seven home runs and 34 RBI Had a team-best 12 doubles and two triples Also stole nine bases and slugged.512 Rated the No. 10 prospect in the Northwoods League by Baseball America. CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Three-year varsity standout at Charlotte Christian School under coach Greg Simmons Played third base and shortstop Louisville Slugger Preseason All-America in 2004 Two-time all-state and three-time all-conference choice All-Charlotte Observer as a senior Led team to three NCISAA state titles from Teamed with Daniel Bard to lead Charlotte Christian to the No. 29 national ranking in the Easton Sports poll in 2003 State Games participant in 2003 and 04 Participated in the 2003 East Coast Professional Showcase All-conference choice in basketball and an all-state honorable mention selection in football in 2003 Member of National Honor Society and Summa Cum Laude graduate Bible study leader Played with Pineville Post 337 American Legion Team the summer Led Area IV with a.431 average in 2004 Had 56 hits and 32 runs batted in just 39 games. Reid Thomas Fronk is the son of Thomas and Robin Fronk Born July 21, 1986, in Milwaukee, Wis. Has a younger brother, Graham Majoring in exercise and sport science at Carolina Lists Brett Favre as his favorite athlete Favorite video game is NCAA Football Lists favorite pro teams as the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. FRONK S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. Princeton (3/15/05), at Clemson (3/18/05), vs. Appalachian State (3/8/06), vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Runs: 4 at Charlotte (4/12/06); RBI: 6 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2); Hit Streak: 11 games (3/25/06-4/9/06) Garrett Gore CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Four-year standout at pitcher and first base for Charlotte Christian and coach Greg Simmons Earned all-state, All-NCISAA, All-Mecklenburg and All- Charlotte Observer honors in 2006 Two-time all-conference choice Teamed with UNC classmate Jared Bard to lead team to 2005 and 2006 state titles Team captain as a senior Also played football and basketball for two years Earned the Matt Sobieski Award for most outstanding student-athlete as a senior Summa Cum Laude student as a junior and senior. Bryant Anthony Gaines is the son of Scott and Gina Gaines Born Dec. 11, 1987, in Charlotte Has one younger sister Has not declared a major Father played football at Catawba College Lists Reggie White as his favorite athlete Cites The Bible and an autobiography of Johnny Cash as his favorite books Lists spaghetti and a fried bologna sandwich as his favorite foods Enjoys cooking Would like to switch places for a day with Andrew Miller Modeled his game after Nolan Ryan. Started at second base in the College World Series Could see time at both second and third base Continues to get stronger and improve at the plate. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Emerged as the Tar Heels starter at second base during the NCAA Tournament run Played in 45 games and made 19 starts, including eight in a row to end the season Hit.227 (17-for-75) with three doubles and 10 RBI Also scored 10 runs and drew six walks Had two multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games Logged a season-best five-game hitting streak from April Hit.391 with runners in scoring position Had career-bests of three hits and two runs in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional title game against Winthrop June 4 Went 2-for-4 with two RBI against Elon April 4 Tallied a career-best two RBI on three occasions Committed just four errors and posted a.960 fielding percentage. HOGGARD HIGH SCHOOL Four-year varsity standout at Wilmington s Hoggard High School Threetime all-conference choice and earned all-state honors at third base as a senior Played in the North Carolina State Games twice Selected to the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game as a senior Three-year member of the A- B Honor Roll Played with the Bayside Yankees of the NABF and hit.384 in the summer of Garrett David Gore is the son of Beverly and David Gore Born July 31, 1987, in Wilmington, N.C. Has an older sister, Jordan Has not declared a major at Carolina Uncle Mike Merritt pitched at Carolina and in the Angels 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 13

14 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball organization Favorite movie is Scarface Lists Bo Jackson as his favorite athlete and the Florida Marlins as his favorite team Lists favorite food as whatever Cavi cooks. Josh Horton GORE S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. Winthrop (6/4/06); Runs: 2 vs. Winthrop (6/4/06); RBI: 2 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/21/06), vs. Elon (4/4/06), vs. Boston College (5/18/06); Hit Streak: 5 games (4/15/06-4/30/06) Rookie shortstop gives the Tar Heels great depth around the infield Made all the plays this fall Will continue to get bigger and stronger. J.H. ROSE HIGH SCHOOL Played shortstop and pitched for coach Ronald Vincent at J.H. Rose High School Two-time all-conference and all-area selection Helped lead team to 2004 North Carolina 4A state title Played in the 2006 North Carolina East- West All-Star Game and the North Carolina-South Carolina game Played in the N.C. State Games in 2004 and won an American Legion state crown with Post 39 in 2005 Member of the National Honor Society, National Latin Honor Society Active in the Latin Club and FCA. Jonathan Ryan Graepel is the son of Art and Lisa Graepel Born in Greenville, N.C. Has a younger sister Has not declared a major at UNC Favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption and favorite book is the Bible Favorite pro teams are the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Cubs Favorite food is cheesesteaks Modeled his game after Nomar Garciaparra Uncle John Walker played baseball at Georgia. Returning All-America at shortstop One of the top hitters in the ACC and was terrific defensively down the stretch last season Should be a high draft choice this June. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Had one of the top seasons by a shortstop in all of college baseball Earned first-team All-America honors from Rivals.com, second-team accolades from Baseball America and a spot on the Collegiate Baseball s Louisville Slugger third team Also named to the All-ACC first team and the ABCA All-Region first team Started 68 of 69 games at shortstop Hit.395 (107-for-271) to win just the second ACC batting title since 1979 for Carolina Had 107 hits to rank second in the ACC, fifth nationally and second on the Tar Heels single-season list Also scored 62 runs and drove in 59 Had 17 doubles, one triple and Page UNC Baseball Media Guide Prairie Pixil Group seven home runs Led UNC with a.455 on-base percentage and also posted a.542 slugging percentage Stole 12 bases in 13 attempts Second on the team with 34 multi-hit games and was third with 17 multi-rbi games Hit.423 with runners on base and.430 with runners in scoring position Hit safely in 59 of 68 games played, including 26 of the first 28 Posted a career-best 15-game hitting streak from April 18 to May 16 and also had 12-game hit streaks from Feb. 17 to March 12 and March 12 to April 2 Hit.379 with three homers and 19 RBI in ACC play Hit.333 with 11 RBI in the NCAA Tournament to earn a spot on the all-tournament teams of both the Chapel Hill Regional and the College World Series Named to regional all-tourney team after hitting.417 with four RBI Had a season-high four hits with two runs scored and three RBI versus Towson March 22 Also went 4-for-4 with a home run and a season-best four RBI in the regional final against Winthrop June 4 Homered and drove in three runs against Alabama in the Super Regional June 9 Drove in the game-winning run with a 13th-inning single in the CWS opener against Cal State Fullerton June 16 Tallied 11 three-hit games and five three-rbi games on the year Had five three-hit games in ACC play Scored a season-best three runs on four occasions Recorded six straight multi-hit games from Feb. 19 to March 1 Notched six hits in series wins over then-no. 1 Florida State and then-no. 7 NC State and in a series loss at then-no. 9 Virginia. Summer 2006: Played with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League Hit.209 with eight runs scored and eight RBI in 26 games Added four doubles and one triple. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) One of the nation s top rookie shortstops Earned Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball and second-team All-ACC accolades Named midseason freshman All-America by Baseball America Played in 58 games and started 53 at shortstop after earning in the job in late February Ranked second on the team with a.347 average (67-for- 193) Drove in 35 runs and scored 29 times Tied for the team lead with three triples and added two home runs and 11 doubles Posted a.466 slugging percentage and a.398 on-base percentage Stole five bases in seven attempts Hit.396 with runners on base and.355 with runners in scoring position Third on the team with 20 multi-hit games, including nine games with at least three hits Had six multi-rbi games Went 4-for-6 with a double, triple and career-best six RBI at East Carolina April 19 Was 4-for-5 with a game-tying triple in the eighth inning at NC State April 30 Also added four hits against Towson Went 3-for-4 with a careerbest four runs scored and a home run versus Winthrop March 29 Also homered against Wake Forest March 25 Went 3-for-4 with four RBI at Maryland April 8 Was 8-for-14 with four RBI in the NC State series and went 7-for-14 in the series at Florida State Had eight multi-hit games in a 10-game stretch from April 26 to May 15 Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Summer 2005: Played with the Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League Hit.258 in 26 games, all starts Drove in seven runs and stole seven bases Rated the No. 7 prospect in the Coastal Plain League by Baseball America. ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL Three-year varsity letterwinner at Orange High School under coach Dean Dease Earned presea- All-America Josh Horton hit.395 in 2006.

15 son and postseason All-America honors from Louisville Slugger as a senior First-team Two-time all-state selection and three-time all-conference honoree Two-time N.C. State Games team member Named to 2004 North Carolina- South Carolina All-Star Game Participant in the 2003 East Coast Professional Showcase Also played four years of basketball and two years of football Member of Beta Club and four-year honor roll student. Joshua Ryan Horton is the son of Alan and Kim Horton Born Feb. 19, 1986, in Hillsborough, N.C. Has one brother and one sister Majoring in exercise and sport science at Carolina Favorite movie is The Goonies Favorite MLB team as a child was the Baltimore Orioles Has modeled his game after former Tar Heel Russ Adams Favorite class at Carolina is oceanography Would like to switch places for a day with brother Logan Horton, a frequent batboy for the Tar Heels. HORTON S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 4 on five occasions; Runs: 4 vs. Winthrop (3/29/05); RBI: 6 at East Carolina (4/19/05); Hit Streak: 15 games (4/18/06-5/16/06) Pairs with Tim Federowicz to give Carolina one of the top catching tandems in the nation Enjoyed a breakout year in 2006 and had a terrific fall at the plate. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) One of the top power hitters in the ACC Ranked second at Carolina and fifth in the league with 14 home runs Played in 65 games and made 52 starts at catcher and designated hitter Also drove in a career-best 44 runs, hit.273 (57-for-209) and tallied nine doubles and two triples Slugged.536 to rank third on the team Notched 15 multi-hit games and 10 multi-rbi games Hit.328 against left-handed pitching Posted a season-best nine-game hit streak from April 25 to May 13 Committed only six errors in 327 chances behind the plate for a.982 fielding percentage Hit six of 14 home runs and drove in 16 runs in ACC play Had four hits and five RBI in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional and picked up a key RBI double in the Super Regional clincher at Alabama June 10 Went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI against Winthrop in the regional finale June 4 Hit a two-run home run against Cal State Fullerton in the CWS opener June 16 Posted four three-hit games on the season, including two in ACC play (Virginia and Virginia Tech) Also drove in a career-best three runs on four occasions Equaled a UNC school record with two triples against Virginia Tech April 16 Recorded first career multihomer game at Duke April 28 Hit five home runs over a five-game span from April 26-May 9 Named ACC Player of the Week May 1 after tallying four home runs and eight RBI, as well as a.471 average and five runs scored over a five-game stretch Also named Carolina s male Carlyle Cup MVP after tallying six hits, three home runs and five RBI in a series sweep at Duke Homered twice in the series win at Miami Went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in the season-opening win over Seton Hall Feb. 17 and went 3-for- 3 with a walk-off home run in the 11th inning against George Washington Feb. 25 Named to the Dean s List in the spring semester. Summer 2006: Played in just 11 games with the Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League due to a sprained wrist Hit.167 with one home run and five RBI Scored five runs. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Played in 35 games and made 22 starts at catcher Played outstanding defense, committing just one error in 167 chances for a.994 fielding percentage Hit.130 (9-for-69) on the season Hit three home runs and two doubles, as five of his nine hits were for extra bases Tallied eight runs batted in and scored eight runs Went 2-for-4 with his first career home run against Miami Peyton Williams Carolina Baseball Player Profiles Benji Johnson April 16 Hit a pinch-hit two-run homer against Duke April 24 and followed with a solo shot at UNC Wilmington April 26 for home runs in back-to-back games. Summer 2005: Played with the Gastonia Grizzlies of the Coastal Plain League Played in 24 games and made 21 starts Hit.203 with eight RBI. NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Four-year letterwinner at catcher for coach Ronald Horton at Northwood High School All-state selection as a junior and senior Three-time all-conference, four-time all-county and two-time all-region choice Mid-State 2A MVP in 2004 and member of the league s all-tournament team Mid-State 2A tournament MVP in 2003 Selected as an All-America scholar-athlete As a junior, broke school single-season record with 32 runs batted in and tied the home run record with 10 As a senior, broke school records with 25 walks and a.605 on-base percentage Rated fourth overall at both the Impact Baseball and Perfect Game Southeast Showcases in 2003 Also ran cross country as a freshman Member of National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and Vocational Honor Society Active in Spanish Club and Skills USA Played summer ball with Chapel Hill American Legion Post 6. Robert Benjamin Johnson is the son of Bennie and Elsbeth Johnson Born July 17, 1986, in Chapel Hill Has one sister Majoring in exercise and sport science Favorite movie is The Sandlot Modeled his game after Pudge Rodriguez and Javy Lopez Favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Eagles Favorite food is chicken Lists greatest athletic moment as reaching the 2006 College World Series. JOHNSON S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. George Washington (3/25/06), vs. Virginia Tech (4/16/06), vs. Winthrop (5/10/06), at Virginia (5/13/06); Runs: 3 vs. Virginia Tech (4/16/06); RBI: 3 on five occasions; Hit Streak: 9 games (4/26/06-5/13/06) Back-up catcher is an extremely hard worker A team leader and one of the most respected players on the squad Will serve as a team captain. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Saw action in four games and went 1-for-2 with an RBI on the season Recorded first career hit - a run-scoring single - against Davidson April 5 Also scored a run against Towson March 21 Was hit by a pitch in his first career trip to the plate against Seton Hall Feb. 19. Summer 2006: Hit.333 with Asheville of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 15

16 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball T.C. ROBERSON HIGH SCHOOL Three-year standout catcher for coach Tom Smith at T.C. Roberson Team was ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and fifth nationally in 2005 Helped team to MAC title as a senior and earned the Senior Athlete Award in 2005 Named Western North Carolina WBL Select MVP in 2004 and was selected for the Eastern North Carolina Showcase North Carolina Angler All-Star in 2004 and named to the Uwharrie select team Also played football for two years Honor student and member of North Carolina scholars Won the Top Honor English Award and the Gold Medallion Award 2005 Baccalaureate speaker Also won a Christian Character Award and was president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Played summer ball with the Roberson travel team. Michael Gil McKee is the son of Mike and Ross Ann McKee Born March 19, 1986, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Has one brother Has not declared a major at Carolina Father played basketball at UNC Greensboro Favorite movie is Pistol Pete and favorite book is the Bible Favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs Lists former major leaguer Darren Holmes as favorite athlete Member of FCA and Athletes in Action at Carolina. MCKEE S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 1 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Runs: None; RBI: 1 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Hit Streak: 1 game (4/5/06) Possibly the top strike-thrower on the team Will become even more effective with increased strength and velocity. IONA PREP Pitched and played first base for four seasons at Iona Prep under coach Fred Gallo Named county player of the year as a senior Also earned all-league, all-county and all-archdiocese honors Named team MVP as a senior and played in the CHSAAAll-Star Game Also earned all-county honorable mention honors as a junior Active in the Gaelic Society and played in the Brothers Basketball Tournament Played summer ball with the ProSwing Pride. Brian William Moran is the son of Bill and Diane Moran Born Sept. 30, 1988, in Rye, N.Y. Has one brother and one sister Has not declared a major at UNC Has two uncles that played Major League Baseball former Tar Heel B.J. Surhoff and Rich Surhoff Lists favorite movie as Head of State and favorite book as the Catcher in the Rye Favorite teams are the New York Yankees and New York Giants Modeled his game after Barry Zito. One of the fastest players on the team Adds depth in the outfield Walked on to the team prior to 2006 and was on the active roster for the CWS. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Saw action in 16 games in the outfield and as a key pinch runner Scored five runs on the year and stole one base Went 1-for-6 at the plate First career hit and RBI came against Davidson April 5 Scored two runs in ACC play. Summer 2006: Hit.265 in 13 games with Monroe of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League Drove in three runs and scored seven times Had one triple. EAST MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout in the outfield for coach Chet Greason at East Mecklenburg High School Earned all-conference honors as a senior and was named the team s outfield MVP as a junior Also played four years of football and earned all-conference honors as a senior Played wide receiver, defensive back and punter Served as student body president as a senior Honor roll student all four years and a member of the National Honor Society Played with American Legion Post 262 and led the team in batting average in Matthew James McNichol is the son of Frank and Gracie McNichol Born Sept. 21, 1986, in Arlington, Texas Has one brother and one sister Has not declared a major at Carolina Favorite movie is The Goonies Favorite athlete is Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers Lists favorite pro teams as the Texas Rangers and Carolina Panthers. MCNICHOL S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 1 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Runs: 1 on five occasions; RBI: 1 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Hit Streak: 1 game (4/5/06) Rookie left-hander is in the mix to start but could also be a key situational pitcher out of the pen Showed glimpses in the fall of an outstanding future at Carolina. GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL Prep All-America pitcher out of Garden City High School Played four years for coach Rich Smith Louisville Slugger All-America as a junior and senior Two-time all-state and two-time All-Island choice Four-time all-county honoree As a junior, won the conference MVP award and the Diamond Award, which is presented to the best pitcher in Nassau County Also played soccer and basketball Principal s List student all four years Played summer ball with the Bayside Yankees. Matt McNichol Matthew John Petiton is the son of John and Kim Petiton Born Jan. 2, 1988, in Manhasset, N.Y. Has one older sister Has not declared a major Favorite movies are Anchorman and Braveheart Lists favorite pro teams as the New York Mets and New York Giants Modeled his game after favorite pitcher Barry Zito Enjoys reading the Harry Potter book series. Page UNC Baseball Media Guide

17 Carolina Baseball Player Profiles Gives Carolina great depth at third base One of the hardest workers on the team and a team leader. AS A JUNIOR (2006) Added important depth in the infield Saw action in 14 games and made two starts Hit.174 (4-for-23) with three runs scored and two RBI on the year Went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a double in game two of a doubleheader with Seton Hall Feb. 19 Came off the bench for an RBI single against Coastal Carolina Feb. 21 Scored one run and picked up an RBI against George Washington Feb. 26 Had four hits in his first seven at-bats of the season. Summer 2006: Hit.264 and drove in 10 runs in 24 games with the Wilson Tobs of the Coastal Plain League Also scored nine runs and added seven doubles and a triple Stole four bases in five attempts. LOUISBURG JUNIOR COLLEGE First-team All-Region X and third-team All- America selection at Louisburg Junior College Led team to Region X championship Named Louisburg s Student-Athlete of the Year Earned Dean s List honors all Joe Pietropaoli four semesters at Louisburg. Summer 2005: Played with the Maryland Mustangs of the Eddie Brooks League. MCDONOGH SCHOOL Four-year standout shortstop and pitcher for Chet Janiga at McDonogh School in Owings Mill, Md. Named to Maryland state all-star baseball squad in 2003 Earned the Eagle Award as baseball team MVP as a senior Earned the coach s award as a junior Also played four years of soccer Claimed coach s award for soccer as a senior Named to honor roll in 10 of 12 semesters. Joseph William Pietropaoli is the son of Joe and Paulette Pietropaoli Born June 12, 1985, in Baltimore Has two sisters Majoring in biology at Carolina Father played lacrosse at University of Baltimore, uncle played baseball at UMBC and grandfather played with the Washington Senators Lists favorite movie as Boondock Saints Favorite athlete is Cal Ripken, Jr. Favorite pro teams are the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens Favorite class at UNC is Prehistoric Life Modeled his game after Cal Ripken, Jr. and Derek Jeter. PIETROPAOLI S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2); Runs: 2 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 2); RBI: 1 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/21/06); Hit Streak: 2 games (2/19/06-2/19/06) Terrific talent in the outfield Has a chance to play some as a freshman Owns outstanding range defensively and power offensively WEST CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL Played four years in the outfield, at third base and pitcher for coach Robbie Lassister at West Carteret High School Led team to three conference titles Named conference player of the year in 2003 Named Co-MVP in 2006 Also played basketball for four years and was a four-year Academic Achiever Played summer ball with American Legion Post 46. Joseph Andrew Poulk is the son of Daryl and Fletcher Poulk Born in Morehead City, N.C. Has two older brothers Has not declared a major Brother Matt played baseball at UNC Wilmington Favorite movie is Mr. and Mrs. Smith Favorite athlete is David Ortiz and favorite MLB team is the Boston Red Sox Favorite pro team is the Miami Heat. Tall, talented right-hander Likely moves into the weekend rotation after an impressive season as a midweek starter Will be draft eligible this June. AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Shined as Carolina s primary midweek starter Went 6-0 with a 3.08 ERA over 61.1 innings Struck out 36 batters and walked 22 Held opponents to a.219 batting average Allowed just one hit over 5.2 shutout innings and took a no-hitter into the sixth in his first career start against Coastal Carolina to open the season Held Elon to just one run on one hit and fanned four over five innings April 4 Struck out a career-best seven batters and allowed five hits and one unearned run in seven innings against VCU April 25 to pick up his fifth win of the year Allowed just two hits and struck out five over 8.1 scoreless innings in his final start of the year against UNC Greensboro Carried a no-hitter into the eighth against the Spartans Struck out one in a scoreless inning at Alabama in the Super Regional June 10 Also earned victories over Appalachian State March 8 and Towson March 22. Summer 2006: Posted a 3.29 ERA over 38.1 innings with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League Struck out 28 and walked 14 Had only a 1-5 record but was tagged with 11 unearned runs Team reached the league s championship series SEASON Did not pitch for the Tar Heels Redshirted and rehabbed following Tommy John surgery. WALTON HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout at Walton High School for coach Shane Amos Two-year starter at pitcher and in the outfield Played in the 2004 All-American Baseball Game in Albuquerque, N.M. Team captain of regional title team as a senior Earned All-Cobb County honors in 2004 Member of Atlanta Braves 400 Club Team in 04 Named to top prospect list at the 2003 East 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 17

18 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball Luke Putkonen Slated to start at second base as a rookie Smooth defensively and brings a top left-handed bat to the lineup Has the potential to be a special player. Coast Professional Showcase Played with an East Cobb Astros team that won the 2003 WWBA world championship in Jupiter, Fla. Played summer ball with the East Cobb Yankees. Luke Webber Putkonen is the son of Kurt and Jill Putkonen Born May 10, 1986, in Winfield, Ill. Has two brothers Brother Erik was a swimmer at Maryland Majoring in sport administration Lists favorite movie as Bad Boys 2 Favorite athlete is Gilbert Arenas Would like to switch places for a day with Tiger Woods Has modeled his game after Kevin Millwood. PUTKONEN S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP NORTHWEST CABARRUS HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout shortstop for coach Joe Hubbard at Northwest Cabarrus High School First-team Louisville Slugger High School All-America Impact Baseball Co-North Carolina Player of the Year Also earned all-state and All-Charlotte Observer honors Also played basketball for four years and soccer for two years Honor Roll student Member of the Beta Club, the Awesome Club and was active with the Special Olympics Played in the summer with American Legion Post 501. Kyle Duerr Seager is the son of Jeff and Jody Seager Born Nov. 3, 1987, in Charlotte Has two younger siblings Has not declared a major at Carolina Dad and uncle played baseball at Farleigh Dickinson University Lists Tommy Boy and The Purpose Driven Life as his favorite movie and book Favorite professional teams are the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys Modeled his game after Derek Jeter. Career Highs: Innings: 8.1 vs. UNC Greensboro (5/16/06); Strikeouts: 7 vs. VCU (4/25/06); Hits: 8 vs. Gardner-Webb (3/1/06); Walks: 5 vs. Coastal Carolina (2/21/06); Runs: 5 vs. Gardner- Webb (3/1/06); Earned Runs: 4 vs. Gardner-Webb (3/1/06), vs. Winthrop (5/10/06) Came to Carolina as a pitcher/infielder but will likely just pitch at the collegiate level Will continue to develop and learn as a pitcher. MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Played four years at Memorial High School in Houston for coaches Jeremy York and Chad Payne Played second base, outfield and pitched Three-time all-district choice and two-time all-greater Houston area selection Earned all-state honorable mention at second base as a junior Team captain as a senior Two-time all-district quarterback in football Played football for four years Also played baseball with the Houston Heat Silver Named freshman all-around male athlete of the year Active in Young Life. Stephen Hunter Rome is the son of Mike and Merrill Rome Born in Houston Has two younger siblings Plans to major in business administration at Carolina Father played baseball at Kansas and in the Kansas City Royals organization Lists Friday Night Lights as his favorite book Favorite pro teams are the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers Favorite foods are barbeque and crawfish Would like to switch places for a day with country singer Alan Jackson Modeled his game after Adam Everett. Page UNC Baseball Media Guide Key reserve over the last two seasons Gives Carolina a great pinch hitter off the bench and also adds depth at the corner infield positions and in the outfield. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Valuable utility player that played five positions on the season Played in 53 games and made 26 starts Hit.328 (39-for- 119) with 27 runs scored and 16 RBI Swiped five bases and added three doubles, one triple and one home run Went 5-for-13 (.386) as a pinch hitter to rank as UNC s top hitter off the bench Hit.418 (23-for-55) against left-handed pitching to lead the team Committed just one error and posted a.986 fielding percentage Tallied eight multihit games and three multi-rbi outings Hit.288 with a home run and six RBI in ACC play Batted.333 with two RBI in the NCAA Tournament Notched a career-best of three hits against Appalachian State March 8 and George Mason March 14 Tallied six twohit efforts, including a 2-for-4 day Kyle Shelton hit.328 a year ago as UNC s top bat off the bench.

19 at Virginia May 14 Came off the bench to go 2-for-2 with two RBI and two runs scored against Maine in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional June 2 Also drove in two runs against UNC Greensboro April 18 and VCU April 25. Summer 2006: Hit.250 and started 31 games for the Outer Banks Daredevils of the Coastal Plain League Drove in 12 runs and scored 16 Tallied seven doubles, one triple and one home run Also made one appearance on the mound and pitched three innings. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Saw action in 30 games and made five starts - three at third base and two at shortstop Hit.250 (7-for-28) Scored nine runs and drove in four Hit safely in four of his five starts, all of which came in ACC play Singled, drove in two runs and scored a run against Birmingham Southern Feb. 27 Also scored and drove in two runs at Virginia Tech March 11. Summer 2005: Played with the Outer Banks Daredevils of the Coastal Plain League Started 49 games and hit.197 Drove in seven runs and stole 10 bases in 12 attempts. SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Four-year letterman at South Mecklenburg High School for coach Hal Bagwell Played third base and shortstop Two-time all-conference choice As a senior, earned all-state honors and was named county player of the year All-county selection in 2004 Played in the 2004 North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star Game Team captain as a senior and guided team to conference title Three-year N.C. State Games participant Played with the East Cobb Astros in 2002 and helped team to an 82-7 record and numerous tournament titles East Cobb Andy Porter Award Winner in 02 Also played one year of high school basketball Volunteer counselor at Baseball for Life Camp Also volunteered at Hemby Children s Hospital. Kyle Cody Shelton is the son of Terry and Linda Shelton Born May 15, 1986, in Virginia Beach, Va. Has one brother Majoring in sport administration at Carolina Mother played basketball at Gardner-Webb Favorite way to pass time on bus trips is watching DVDs or listening to music Favorite class at Carolina is Portuguese 40 Modeled his game after Derek Jeter and David Eckstein. SHELTON S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. Appalachian State (3/8/06), vs. George Mason (3/14/06); Runs: 3 - at Duke (4/29/06); RBI: 2 on five occasions; Hit Streak: 7 games (4/23/05-3/8/06) Carolina Baseball Player Profiles base Hit.268 (15-for-56) Scored five runs and drove in nine runs Had three doubles Hit.375 as a pinch hitter and tied for team lead with six pinch hits Hit.308 with runners in scoring position Had a season-high two hits against Towson March 22 Drove in two runs against both Birmingham Southern Feb. 27 and at Florida State May 15 Lifted the Tar Heels to a 6-5 win over Gardner-Webb with a bases-loaded single in the ninth March 2. Summer 2005: Played for the Atlanta Yankees of the Stan Musial League. AS A FRESHMAN (2004) Batted.252 (26-for-143) in 54 games Made 43 starts, mostly at second base Scored 21 runs and drove in 17 Had one homer and six doubles Led the team with five sacrifice bunts Hit.326 versus lefties Batted.385 at the NCAA Columbia Regional Had two hits against both South Carolina and The Citadel June 5 Had seven multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games Best game at the plate came in the 20-2 win over Duke in the ACC Championship Went 3-for-5 against the Blue Devils with two doubles and a career-best five RBI Hit lone home run of the season against Appalachian State March 2, his second collegiate game Went 2-for-3 with an RBI against Florida State March 27 Was 2-for-4 and drove in two runs at Wake Forest on April 2 Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Summer 2004: Played with the Atlanta Yankees of the Stan Musial League. THE MARIST SCHOOL Three-year starter at shortstop and third base for The Marist School in Atlanta Led Marist to state titles as a junior and senior Team captain as a senior Earned all-region honors in 2002 Played for Junior Team Georgia in 2002, winning the Junior Sunbelt Classic in Oklahoma Earned all-tournament team honors at the event Voted most athletic in his senior class Also a three-year starter in football at running back and defensive back Earned twoway player honors form the DeKalb Touchdown Club Honor Roll student Active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life and Habitat for Humanity Spent the summer of 2003 playing with the Atlanta Yankees of the Stan Musial League. Bryan Richard Steed is the son of Malinda and Dick Steed Born March 28, 1984, in Dallas, Texas Majoring in economics at Carolina Has an older sister, Lauren, and a younger sister, Kelly Father played baseball at Georgia Tech from Favorite movie is Christmas Vacation Favorite athlete is teammate Matt Danford Member of Athletes in Action and the Carolina Leadership Academy at UNC Modeled his game after Frank Thomas - The Big Hurt. STEED S CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 4 vs. Seton Hall (2/19/06, Game 1); Runs: 2 on nine occasions; RBI: 5 vs. Duke (5/28/04); Hit Streak: 5 games (3/26/04-4/3/04) Bryan Steed One of UNC s most experienced players and a key back-up at second base Had a very good fall A great student and one of the team s leaders Winner of the team s Athletic Director s Scholar-Athlete Award. AS A JUNIOR (2006) Saw action in 57 games and made 43 starts, mostly at second base Hit.265 (39-for-147) with a career-best 20 RBI Added two home runs and nine doubles Also scored 30 runs Tallied 11 multi-hit games and three multi-rbi games Had a season-best four-game hit streak from April 5-9 Hit.340 with runners in scoring position and.333 with runners on base Hit two home runs and drove in eight runs in ACC play Homered against Miami April 7 and Duke April 28 Had a career-best four hits in the first game of a doubleheader against Seton Hall Feb. 19 Went 3-for-4 with a season-best four RBI against Davidson April 5 Also had three hits against Wake Forest March 10 and UNC Greensboro May 16 Had five hits in the series at Miami April 7-9 Served as Carolina s Academic Team Captain. AS A SOPHOMORE (2005) Played in 35 games and made six starts - five at second base and one at third 2007 UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 19

20 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball Tossed some quality innings as a sophomore and is in the mix to be a key reliever this season Right-hander could help offset the loss of Jonathan Hovis with a good year. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Made 16 appearances out of the bullpen Posted a 3.57 ERA in 17.2 innings Struck out 13 and walked eight Allowed just three earned runs over final 13 appearances Went 1-0 with a victory over High Point April 26 Scattered three hits and did not allow an earned run in two innings against the Panthers Also posted scoreless two-inning outings against Towson March 21 and Elon April 4 Pitched in four ACC games, allowing just one run over three innings Allowed one run on four hits in 3.1 innings in the NCAA Tournament Pitched 1.1 scoreless innings against Oregon State in the CWS championship series June 25 Also worked two frames against Maine in the regional June 2 Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Summer 2006: Notched a 4.74 ERA over 19 innings with the Asheboro Copperheads of the Coastal Plain League Struck out 12 and walked seven Made nine appearances and two starts. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Pitched in seven games for the Tar Heels, posting a 6.55 earned run average and an 0-1 record Worked 11 innings and struck out five Tossed two hitless innings of relief against Miami April 15 Went a season-long three innings and allowed just two hits versus Winthrop May 10 Struck out two at Florida State May 13. Summer 2005: Pitched for the Outer Banks Daredevils of the Coastal Plain League Appeared in 20 games and recorded a 2-3 record Posted a 2.37 ERA and fanned 26 Tyler Trice in 30.1 innings Made one start. BURNS HIGH SCHOOL Four-year letterwinner as a pitcher and infielder at Burns High School under coach Chris Emery Earned all-state honors as a senior Allconference selection as a junior Helped Burns to North Carolina state 2A title as a freshman Scholar-athlete all four years Team captain as a junior and senior North Carolina scholar Played Legion ball for Shelby Post 82 Led team to runner-up finish in 2002 Southeastern Regional Went 11-0 with a 1.32 earned run average with Shelby Post 82 in Tyler Lee Trice is the son of Robert and Lisa Trice Born May 16, 1986, in Shelby, N.C. Majoring in sport administration Has one brother Favorite movie is Wedding Crashers and favorite book is Angels and Demons Favorite athlete is Nolan Ryan and favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves and the Carolina Panthers Would like to switch places for a day with Greg Maddux to learn how he thinks. TRICE S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 3.0 vs. Winthrop (5/10/05); Strikeouts: 2 vs. Winthrop (5/10/05), at Florida State (5/13/05), vs. Elon (4/4/06), at Duke (4/29/06); Hits: 5 vs. Princeton (3/14/05), vs. George Washington (2/24/06); Walks: 2 at Florida State (5/15/05), vs. Towson (3/21/06); Runs: 4 vs. Princeton (3/14/05), vs. George Washington (2/24/06); Earned Runs: 4 vs. Princeton (3/14/05), vs. George Washington (2/24/06) Can step up and fill a huge void with improved command Has shown flashes of being a very capable pitcher Has a great arm and an outstanding breaking ball. Adam Warren AS A FRESHMAN (2006) Made 15 appearances, including three midweek starts Posted a 4.81 ERA and a 1-0 record over 24.1 innings Struck out 15 batters Lone win of the season came against Towson March 21 Allowed two runs on five hits over three innings against the Tigers Also made starts against High Point April 26 and Campbell May 9 and struck out a season-high three batters in both games Worked a seasonlong 5.1 innings against the Camels Made three appearances in the NCAA Tournament and allowed two earned runs over three innings Worked a scoreless frame against Winthrop June 3 and allowed zero earned runs in 1.1 innings against Oregon State June 25 Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll and the Dean s List in the fall and spring semesters Also named to the ACC s All-Academic team. Summer 2006: Posted a 3.65 ERA in 37 innings with New Bern of the Coastal Plain League Made seven appearances, including six starts Struck out 39 and walked just 15 Went 2-3 on the season. NEW BERN HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout at pitcher and second base for coach Gary Smith at New Bern High School Earned all-state honors as a junior and claimed all-conference accolades in 2004 and 2005 Named New Bern Sun Journal Baseball Player of the Year in 2004 Selected to the East Coast Professional Showcase Team and the North Carolina squad for the N.C./S.C. Challenge Three-time member of the North Carolina State Games Team Graduated fifth in high school class and was named to the cumulative honor roll Member of Student Venture Bible Study and the Ping Pong Club Played summer ball with American Legion Post 24. Adam Parrish Warren is the son of Calvin and Teresa Warren Born Aug. 25, 1987, in Birmingham, Ala. Has one younger sister Has not declared a major at Carolina Father lettered in football at NC State in Favorite movie is Pirates of the Carribean Favorite pro teams are the Carolina Panthers and Chicago White Sox Favorite foods are steak and pizza Enjoys class at UNC is drama Modeled his game after Curt Schilling. WARREN S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Career Highs: Innings: 5.1 vs. Campbell (5/9/06); Strikeouts: 3 vs. High Point (4/26/06), vs. Campbell (5/9/06); Hits: 3 vs. Davidson (4/5/06), at Alabama (6/9/06); Walks: 3 vs. High Point (4/26/06); Runs: 4 vs. Davidson (4/5/06); Earned Runs: 2 vs. George Washington (2/25/06), vs. Davidson (4/5/06), vs. Campbell (5/9/06), at Alabama (6/9/06) Page UNC Baseball Media Guide

21 In line to grab a spot in the starting rotation, possibly on the weekend Very athletic and will get a chance to hit as well Can also play first and third base. D.H. CONLEY HIGH SCHOOL Played four years as a pitcher/shortstop at D.H. Conley High School for coach Jason Mills Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 14th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft Earned third-team high school All- America honors from Baseball America First-team TPX All-America selection 2006 North Carolina Player of the Year Led Conley to the 2006 state 3A title and earned MVP honors in the state tournament Also helped team to 2005 state 4A crown Also played four years of basketball as a point guard Active in FCA and SASI Played with American Legion Post 39 in the summer. Alex Bruce White is the son of Bruce and Catherine White Born Aug. 29, 1988, in Greenville, N.C. Has two older brothers Has not declared a major at Carolina Brother Travis played at North Carolina Wesleyan and played one year of pro ball Lists favorite movie as Bull Durham and favorite book as The Great Gatsby Favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers Modeled his game after Greg Maddux. Carolina Baseball Player Profiles honors from Collegiate Baseball Played in 53 games and made 38 starts in right field and center field Hit 13 home runs, the second most by a freshman in Carolina history Batted.280 with 32 runs scored, eight doubles and 34 runs batted in Posted a.593 slugging percentage, which ranked fifth in the ACC Also ranked fifth with 0.25 home runs per game Had nine multi-hit games and was third on the team with 11 multi-rbi games Also had a 14- game hitting streak, the longest on the team, from April 12 to May 10 Went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, three RBI and his first career home run versus College of Charleston March 9 Drove in a season-best four runs with a grand slam against Winthrop March 29 Was 3-for-4 with three RBI and a homer against Virginia April 2 Homered twice in the Miami series Drove in seven runs over a four-game stretch from April Also an outstanding defensive outfielder and did not commit an error on the season. Summer 2005: Played with the Asheboro Copperheads of the Coastal Plain League Led the team with a.299 average and hit four home runs Also drove in 19 runs Pitched in eight games and went 1-2 with a 5.11 earned run average Selected to play in the CPL All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby Named the league s Rawlings Co-Hitter of the Week for week four after batting.571 Rated the No. 8 prospect in the Coastal Plain League by Baseball America. NORTH HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL Played four years of baseball at North Henderson under head coach Scott Rhodes North Carolina all-state selection in 2003 Earned all-region honors from Three-time all-conference honoree Played in the North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star Game in 2004 Team MVP as a junior and senior and named school s most valuable athlete as a senior Played in the State Games in 2002 and 03 Also played basketball for four years and football for three years Played summer ball with American Legion Post 77 and hit.426 with 10 home runs in Seth Matthew Williams is the son of Charlie and Jeri Williams Majoring in sport administration at Carolina Father lettered in football at Carolina Has two sisters, Carlie and Corey Lists Caddyshack as his favorite movie Favorite athlete is Vladamir Guerrero Favorite team is the St. Louis Cardinals Modeled his game after Ted Williams Favorite food is crab dip. WILLIAMS CAREER BATTING STATISTICS Totals Career Highs: Hits: 3 vs. College of Charleston (3/9/05), vs. Maryland (3/19/06), vs. Winthrop (6/3/06), vs. Cal State Fullerton (6/21/06); Runs: 3 vs. College of Charleston (3/9/05); RBI: 4 vs. Winthrop (3/29/05); Hit Streak: 14 games (4/12/05-5/10/05) Slated to start in right field Fully healthy and was voted the team s hardest worker in the fall Strongest player on the team. AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Made 52 starts and hit a career-best.298 (51-for-171) despite being hampered by a hamstring injury for much of the season Drove in 23 runs and scored 20 times Hit three home runs and added 12 doubles and one triple Tallied 12 multi-hit games, including three three-hit efforts Batted.375 (18-for-48) against left-handed pitching and.322 (29-for-90) with runners on base Hit safely in 10 of 11 NCAA Tournament games to finish the season on a 10- game hitting streak Hit.395 (17-for-43) in the postseason, including a.375 (9-for-24) mark in the College World Series Named to the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional All-Tournament Team Had a career-best three hits against Winthrop June 3, Cal State Fullerton June 21 and Maryland March 19 Homered and drove in a season-high three runs against Purdue March 4 Also hit home runs in back-to-back games against George Mason March 15 and Maryland March 17. Summer 2006: Hit.178 in 26 games with the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League Hit one home run with two doubles and eight RBI. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) One of the country s top power-hitting rookies Earned Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America Prairie Pixil Group Seth Williams carries a 10-game hitting streak into the 2007 season after batting.395 over the Tar Heels NCAA run UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 21

22 Player Profiles Carolina Baseball One of the nation s top college pitchers Great competitor and will lead off the weekend rotation Will become Carolina s all-time winningest pitcher with eight victories in AS A JUNIOR (2006) Continued to establish himself as one of the nation s most consistent pitchers Earned second-team All-ACC honors Drafted in the 46th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals but elected to return to school Posted a 7-1 record and a 3.43 ERA in a career-high innings, which ranked fifth in the ACC Made 17 starts and one relief appearance on the season Struck out 55 batters and walked just 24 Picked off five runners Went 4-1 in the ACC with a 2.89 ERA Lasted six or more innings in 11 of 17 starts and allowed three earned runs or less in 12 of 17 starts Posted two complete-game shutouts against top-10 opponents Blanked No. 2 Clemson on three hits and a career high-tying seven strikeouts in the College World Series June 18 Also shut out No. 9 Virginia on six hits May 13 Held the Cavaliers to just six hits and did not walk a batter to earn ACC Pitcher of the Week honors for the first time in his career Allowed just two runs in eight innings at Duke April 29 Had a run of 18.2 innings without a walk snapped against NC State April 22 Allowed just one earned run on five hits over seven innings against the Wolfpack Matched a career-high with seven strikeouts against Virginia Tech April 15 Allowed just one run in seven innings versus the Hokies Tossed his second career complete game April 1, a seven-hit win over No. 1 Florida State Allowed just three runs and struck out a season-best five batters against the Seminoles for first win since Feb. 24 Struggled at Miami, allowing career highs of nine hits and five runs in 3.2 innings April 8 Saw a 13-game win streak snapped after allowing just three runs on six hits over six innings against Georgia Tech March 26 Went five innings against Maryland March 19 and allowed two earned runs on just four hits Gave up three earned runs in 6.2 innings at Wake Forest March 10 Went 7.2 innings in a no-decision against Purdue March 3 Tossed six shutout innings in a win over George Washington Feb. 24 Allowed just one run on five hits in six innings against Seton Hall Feb. 17 Was named ACC Preseason Pitcher of the Year by SEBaseball.com and a preseason All- America by RosenblattReport.com. Summer 2006: Pitched with the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League for the third straight summer Went 3-3 with a 2.32 ERA in six starts Struck out 39 and walked just seven in 42.2 innings Honored as the league s Pitcher of the Week July 16 after tossing a complete game one-hitter against Hyannis July 10. AS A SOPHOMORE (2005) Began the year in the bullpen and as a spot starter but emerged as the Tar Heels most consistent starter by the end of the season Earned first-team All- ACC honors Went 8-0 with and led the ACC with a 2.11 earned run average Made 23 appearances and 11 starts Logged a team-high 98.1 innings, which was the most by a UNC hurler since Ryan Snare worked 109 innings in 2000 Struck out 79 batters against just 19 walks Held opponents to a.222 batting average, which ranked fifth in the league Also tied for sixth in the league with eight wins, which were the third most in a season without suffering a loss, and most since All-America Scott Bankhead went 9-0 in ERA was the lowest for a Tar Heel pitcher with at least 10 starts since Jim Dougherty posted a 1.71 mark in 1990 Did not allow an earned run and tied a season-high with seven strikeouts versus Seton Hall Feb. 20 Allowed two hits over seven shutout innings in a no-decision versus Michigan March 6 Picked up first win of the season with six strong innings against Wake Forest March 26 Following 5.2 innings of relief versus Virginia with a win at Maryland April 10 Picked up a win in relief at East Carolina April 19 and followed with a seven strikeouts and just five hits allowed against Duke April 23 Earned fifth win of the season with 6.2 shutout innings of relief at NC State April 30 Allowed just two hits and fanned five Wolfpack batters Page UNC Baseball Media Guide Prairie Pixil Group Prairie Pixil Group Allowed just one run over 6.2 innings in a win over Georgia Tech May 19 Did not allow an earned run and struck out seven in a no-decision against Florida State at the ACC tourney Opened the NCAA Gainesville Regional with his first career complete game and a win over Notre Dame June 3 Allowed one run on six hits and struck out four Irish batters Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Summer 2005: Pitched for the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League Went 5-1 on the summer with a 2.53 ERA Worked 46.1 innings and struck out 26 batters against just four walks Selected to play in the league's All-Star Game Named Coca-Cola Pitcher of the Week for week three after seven shutout innings against Brewster June 27. AS A FRESHMAN (2004) Finished the year 8-2 with a 3.49 earned run average The eight wins tied the Carolina freshman record Also picked up one save Made 25 appearances, including six starts Fanned 46 batters against just 15 walks in 56.2 innings Owned a.218 opponent batting average Had a 3.12 ERA in ACC action Struck out the side and earned a save in his first career appearance against Seton Hall Feb. 21 First career win came with 1.2 scoreless innings against High Point March 10 Added victories in back-to-back midweek starts versus Princeton March 17 and Towson March 24 Went six shutout innings and fanned a season-best six against UNC Greensboro April 21 Picked up the win, allowed just one run and fanned five in four innings against NC State May 22 Tossed 4.1 shutout innings of relief against Coastal Carolina in a win at the NCAA Columbia Regional June 4. Summer 2004: Pitched with the Chatham A s of the Cape Cod League Went 2-2 with one save and posted a 1.56 ERA Had 16 strikeouts to just three walks. MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL Four-year standout at pitcher and shortstop at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina High School Coaches Association Player of the Year in 2003 Earned all-state honors as a junior and senior Three-time all-conference and all-county selection Led Myers Park to a state runner-up finish in 2003 Named a top 10 prospect at the Team One South Showcase at Georgia Tech Also played on the Area Code National Team in the Japan Goodwill Series Named one of the top-10 sophomores in North Carolina by Baseball America in 2001 Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three years Attended the second session of summer school in 2003 at Carolina. Robert Suiter Woodard is the son of Susan and Clayton Woodard Born Jan. 10, 1985, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Has an older brother, David Majoring in communication studies Favorite movies are Braveheart and Dazed and Confused Favorite book is Baseball and Philosophy Favorite pro teams are the Atlanta Braves and Carolina Panthers Favorite video game is Guitar Hero Former North Carolina state chess champion Modeled his game after Rob Nen and Roger Clemens Participates in the Carolina Leadership Academy. WOODARD S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 9.0 vs. Notre Dame (6/3/05), vs. Florida State (4/1/06), at Virginia (5/13/06), vs. Clemson (6/18/06); Strikeouts: 7 on five occasions; Hits: 9 at Miami (4/8/06); Walks: 4 at Florida State (5/14/05); Runs: 6 vs. Florida State (5/25/06); Earned Runs: 6 vs. Florida State (5/25/06) Robert Woodard is eighth in UNC history with 23 career wins.

23 Carolina Baseball Player Profiles FIELD AT BOSHAMER STADIUM TO BE NAMED AFTER BRYSONS Dropped down to a sidearm delivery with impressive results Expected to play a key role in the bullpen Battled a back injury in the fall. Rob Wooten AS A SOPHOMORE (2006) Made 10 appearances, including nine out of the bullpen and one start Posted a 9.82 ERA on the season but did not allow an earned run over his final six appearances Worked a total of 7.1 innings and struck out 14 Allowed one hit and struck out the side against Towson March 22 Fanned multiple batters in six of 10 appearances Struck out two in a scoreless inning against Elon April 4 and versus Davidson April 5. Summer 2006: Notched a 2.03 ERA in 26.2 innings with the Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League Made nine appearances and tallied a 1-2 record Struck out 28 and walked only nine Named the CPL s Pitcher of the Week for week eight after allowing just three hits and no earned runs over 10 innings. AS A FRESHMAN (2005) Made nine appearances for the Tar Heels and posted a 3.77 earned run average Worked 14.1 innings and struck out six batters Did not record a decision Worked three hitless innings versus Seton Hall Feb. 18 in his first collegiate appearance Tossed two scoreless innings versus Ohio State March 5 and did not allow an earned run over his first five appearances Pitched in ACC play against Clemson and Miami SEASON Sat out the 2004 season following shoulder surgery and redshirted. CHARLES B. AYCOCK HIGH SCHOOL Four-year baseball standout at Charles B. Aycock High School in Goldsboro, N.C. Brought home all-state honors as a senior Three-time all-conference selection Named to the all-area team in 2002 and 03 and was named area player of the year as a junior Earned Aycock s pitching award as a sophomore and junior and was named team MVP as a senior Played on the North Carolina All-Star team as a senior Participated in the N.C. State Games as a junior and senior Spent the summer of 2003 playing with the Wayne County Post 11 American Legion team Also played two years of basketball and ran cross country for one year Honor Roll student. Robert Davis Wooten is the son of Terry Barnes and Robbie Wooten Born July 21, 1985, in Goldsboro, N.C. Has an older sister, Jenna Majoring in exercise and sport science at Carolina Father played basketball at Mt. Olive College Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan Favorite movie is Old School Would like to switch places for a day with Alex Rodriguez Has modeled his game after Roger Clemens. WOOTEN S CAREER PITCHING STATISTICS YEAR W-L ERA G-GS CG Sv Sh IP H R ER BB SO WP Totals Career Highs: Innings: 3.0 vs. Seton Hall (2/18/05); Strikeouts: 3 vs. Towson (3/22/06); Hits: 4 vs. Winthrop (5/10/05); Walks: 3 vs. Elon (4/6/05); Runs: 3 vs. George Washington (2/24/06), vs. George Mason (3/14/06); Earned Runs: 3 vs. George Washington (2/24/06), vs. George Mason (3/14/06) Two of the most dedicated supporters of the University of North Carolina and its baseball program, former baseball letterwinner Vaughn Bryson and his wife Nancy, both 1960 graduates of the UNC School of Pharmacy, have made a $3 million contribution toward the renovation of Boshamer Stadium. In honor of their generosity, the Tar Heels will be playing on Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium when they open their brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Vaughn and Nancy Bryson are two very special people whose love and passion for the University of North Carolina and our baseball program is unsurpassed, says UNC head coach Mike Fox. They have not only been extremely generous to our program, but they have been great fans as well. Vaughn has been the visionary that has encouraged us to construct this new stadium. It is going to be an honor to coach at Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium. All of us associated with Carolina baseball are grateful to Vaughn and Nancy not only for their financial support, but for their true love for Carolina. It has inspired all of us to not only give back in some way but to also realize what an impact this great university has had on each of us. Vaughn and Nancy have a deep love of the University and have been extremely supportive of academic and athletic endeavors, says Carolina Athletic Director Dick Baddour. The Tar Heel baseball program is particularly near and dear to their hearts and we are so grateful for their generous support through the years. They are special friends of the University. Bryson was a three-year starter and varsity letterwinner at Carolina from and was a member of UNC s 1960 College World Series team. That team, the first at Carolina to earn a CWS berth, set a then- UNC record with 23 wins and was the first Tar Heel team to post a first-place Atlantic Coast Conference finish. The Brysons have been long-time contributors to the baseball program. They have donated a scholarship and also gave $1 million to help endow the program. Annual proceeds from the endowment are used to help enhance the student-athlete experience. Vaughn and Nancy have also supported other endeavors at the University. They have made a significant pledge to establish a clinical genetics research center on the UNC medical campus. In addition, the Brysons made the first major gift toward a new music library and have contributed to the School of Pharmacy, the School of Public Health, the Library and the School of Arts and Sciences. As a player, Vaughn Bryson was a member of Carolina s 1960 College World Series team UNC Baseball Media Guide Page 23