Sophomore Michael Busch runs around the bases after a grand slam against Maryland on March 20 at Boshamer Stadium.
With the 2024 MLB season under way, seven former Diamond Heels are already making an impact in their respective pro organizations.
Here’s a breakdown of how each of those players are doing:
Here’s a breakdown of how each of those players are doing.
After being scooped up by the Boston Red Sox as the 28th MLB draft pick in 2006, pitcher Daniel Bard was named the Red Sox Rookie of the Year following his debut on the mound in 2009.
Now, Bard plays for the Colorado Rockies and, at 38 years old, is the seventh-oldest player in the MLB.
During his junior year at North Carolina, Bard led the Diamond Heels to the College World Series finals. After his first few years in the MLB, his performance faltered, and in 2017, Bard retired from the sport after not recording a major league pitch since 2013. B
in 2020, Bard decided to step back on the mound, where he has seen success — his win percentage was notably high last season at .667. He is currently on the 15-day injured list
