Yankees select UNC catcher Frick in 15th round of MLB Draft

Tomas Frick, the Diamond Heels’ 2023 leader in several offensive categories, was chosen by the New York Yankees in the 2023 MLB Draft.

The University of North Carolina baseball team’s leading hitter from 2023 might be packing his bags and heading north to play pro ball.

Tomas Frick, tops on the Diamond Heels in batting average (.322), hits (75) and doubles (22) last season, was nabbed by the New York Yankees on Tuesday, July 11 in the 15th round of the MLB Draft.

Frick, a 3-year ACC starter, was one of just three Heels to record a hit in each game of the 2023 Terre Haute Regional. UNC beat Wright State for its lone regional victory, but lost two to the University of Iowa.

This selection means that Frick, should he decide to sign a contract, is joining professional baseball’s most historic organization in The Bronx. The Yankees, despite their league-leading 27 World Series titles, haven’t been back since they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009.

Frick, a junior, has a couple more seasons of college eligibility left. The COVID-19 pandemic cut short athletes’ 2020-2021 campaign – they now get six seasons to complete in their sport.

UNC could certainly use Frick behind the dish next year, as none of the other three catchers on the roster (Eric Grintz, Dylan King, Max Reimer) hit above .250.

While Frick has until Saturday, July 15 to sign, it’d be pretty tough to pass up a roster spot on the Yanks.

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