UNC right-hander Jake Knapp has been named the National Pitcher of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation. Knapp missed the entirety of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery during the winter, but returned in 2025 to craft one of the best seasons by a UNC pitcher in program history. The right-hander finished the season with a 14-0 record, tying Greg Norris’ 1978 record for most wins in a single season. His 14-0 mark is also the best in school history and the best among all pitchers in Division 1 baseball in 2025. Knapp’s 2.02 earned run average ranked fourth in the nation. He struck out 88 batters and walked just 16. “Jake is an incredible human being and leader,” said head coach Scott Forbes. “Watching him have to sit out last year only to come back and lead our team and have such amazing success is a testament to how hard he works and the man that he is. I’m so proud of him and so happy to see him earn this award.” Knapp was named first team All-ACC and the ACC...