UNC Baseball: Anthony Donofrio selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 MLB Draft

Anthony Donofrio continues to defy the odds!

The amazing story of Anthony Donofrio continues, as the former UNC baseball standout was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 10th round of the 2024 MLB Draft.

Donofrio began his college career at SUNY Cortland and proceeded to transfer to Stony Brook. After being told he wasn't good enough to walk-on, the Massapequa, New York native found a home at Quinnipiac, where his star began to grow.

With a season of collegiate eligibility remaining, Donofrio took his talents to Chapel Hill and became a major contributor for a Diamond Heels team that made it to the College World Series in Omaha.

The Diamond Heels' starting right fielder led the team and ACC with six triples. He posted the highest on-base percentage on the team and third-highest batting average, which is impressive given the amount of star power that the Tar Heels had in their everyday lineup. He finished second on the team in doubles (19) and stolen bases (19), and drew an impressive 45 walks in 61 games.

What a story Anthony Donofrio has put together, as he continues to beat the odds and prove everyone wrong. Now, Donofrio will look to continue adding to this incredible story as he hopes to eventually make his way to the big leagues.

To think that at one point, Anthony Donofrio wasn't even considered to be good enough to be a walk-on player. Just a few years later and this same guy is making his way to the big leagues.