When Hunter Stokely graduated after the 2025 college baseball season, UNC found itself searching for another first baseman.
Head coach Scott Forbes, as he does so well, targeted the transfer portal. The Diamond Heels landed Stony Brook transfer Erik Paulsen, who mashed .330 with 13 home runs and 68 runs batted in as a Seawolf.
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North Carolina recently swept its way through the Chapel Hill Regional, with Paulsen earning Most Outstanding Player Honors.
For Paulsen, his honor means a little more than any random MVP selection. It highlights a promise he made to his late father, Erik, who watched every single game until
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