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UNC Baseball: Jacob Stallings Sets MLB Catching Record

By Aaron Conrad

Jul 3, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings (58) and relief pitcher Dylan Floro (36) celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 3, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings (58) and relief pitcher Dylan Floro (36) celebrate after the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former UNC Baseball catcher Jacob Stallings set a Major League Baseball record for consecutive games without a passed ball previously held by Gold Glover Johnny Bench. 

Jacob Stallings has not been charged with a passed ball since August 14, 2020. Through Saturday’s action, the former UNC baseball standout has extended his streak to 231 games which is now a Major League Baseball record. The previous record of 224 games was held by Gold Glove catcher Johnny Bench.

Stallings, a member of the Miami Marlins, has appeared in 103 games this season and has only been charged with one error. For his MLB career, Stallings has a total of 16 errors in 328 games. Remarkable numbers for the reliable backstop.

Jody Jones of GoHeels.com got the reaction from the Tar Heels head coach.

"“Jacob is one of the finest catchers and best leaders I’ve had the privilege of coaching.” UNC head coach Scott Forbes said. “He has developed into one of the best catchers in baseball and we’re extremely proud of all he has accomplished.”"

Stallings was with the Tar Heel baseball team from 2009 – 2012. He was drafted in the 42nd round of the 2011 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds but returned to UNC for his senior season. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates the next year in the seventh round. Stallings hit .292 as a junior and .294 in his final season with the Tar Heels.

On June 19th, 2016, Stallings was called up to the majors for the first time. After spending 2016-2021 in the Pirates organization, he was traded to the Miami Marlins on November 29, 2021.

In 2021, Stallings was awarded both a Major League Gold Glove award and the Fielding Bible Award. Both awards are given to the top defensive player at each position.

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