North Carolina Baseball

Parker Byrd is just the second amputee to play Division I college baseball. After losing his right leg below the knee in a boating accident, he's taken three at-bats this season for the East Carolina Pirates. As ECU continues its quest for the College World Series, Byrd provides inspiration.

In all, five college baseball teams from North Carolina will be playing in the tournament. Joining the Tar Heels of UNC and the Pirates of ECU are Campbell, Wake Forest and UNC-Greensboro.

North Carolina, which won its eighth ACC title, has won seven consecutive games.

At first, back in April, Anderson Rathbun was optimistic.Like many of the countless folks who make their living by working for one of the 160 Minor League…

Eastern North Carolina’s Tobacco State League only lasted for five seasons. From 1946 to 1950 teams including the Sanford Spinners and the Lumberton…

Eastern North Carolina’s Tobacco State League only lasted for five seasons. From 1946 to 1950 teams including the Sanford Spinners and the Lumberton…