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UNC trasnfer Matt Keating signs with New York Yankees

After joining the Diamond Heels a few weeks ago through transfer, Matt Keating will be forgo his Carolina journey and start his MLB one.

UNC has lost another Diamond Heel to MLB with transfer pitcher [autotag]Matt Keating[/autotag] being selected in the 2022 MLB Draft.

Earlier this month it was announced that USC’s right-handed pitcher Keating would be suiting up in Carolina blue threads, however, after a call from the pros, he’s heading to the Big Apple.  The 21-year-old relief pitcher has signed with the New York Yankees after getting drafted by the team in the ninth round of the MLB draft.

As the 280th overall pick, Keating also received a $122,500 signing bonus as he is expected to work his way through the farm system before hitting the mound on the main stage.

The Nebraska native spent just one year with the Trojans, appearing in only 24 games. In those 24 games, Keating pitched 30 innings for seven saves, 44 strike outs and a 3.60 ERA. Working his way up through the rankings will not be anything new for Keating. Before becoming a Trojan last season, he was pitching on the community college level with the Storm of Southeast Community College.

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Diamond Heels land transfer from USC

UNC baseball snags pitcher Matt Keating from USC through the transfer portal. Keating announced via Twitter July 1 that he would be playing with the Diamond Heels this upcoming season.

The NCAA transfer portal has been fruitful for UNC athletics, and now the baseball team takes a bite after landing a transfer from USC.

After a remarkable season, the Diamond Heels are already making moves after it was announced that pitcher [autotag]Matt Keating[/autotag] will be taking the mound at the Bosch this season. The rising junior will be the perfect addition to the UNC Baseball club, bringing more heat to the bullpen.

The Nebraska native was used mainly as a closer this past season, pitching 30 innings while giving up 24 hits for 14 runs. The pitcher ended up with an ERA of 3.60, with 44 strikeouts and a 2-3 win/loss record.

After a solid season, fans are expecting UNC to run it back and be among the best in the NCAA. One of the Heels’ weaknesses did come from the mound, so this addition could be the difference maker between closing out a win and letting a comeback happen.

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