UNC Baseball program adds catching depth via the transfer portal

In college athletics, especially with the current transfer rules in place, it isn't uncommon for student-athletes to follow their former head coach to their new destination.

While Scott Jackson, formerly the head coach at Liberty, isn't the head honcho for the UNC baseball program, some of his key players have elected to follow him to Chapel Hill.

The latest transfer addition for the UNC baseball program is catcher Macaddin Dye, as he is now the third former Flames player to transfer to North Carolina this offseason.

Dye spent one season at Liberty, as he was a Conference USA All-Freshman team selection. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder hit .365 with six home runs and 49 RBIs in 57 games.

Of course, the UNC baseball program returns Luke Stevenson, one of the best catchers in the entire country, but it definitely doesn't hurt to have additional catching depth. Stevenson was tasked with playing in 64 games this past season, as Scott Forbes might want to give his backstop a few opportunities to be the designated hitter to save his knees a bit.

With the amount of offensive talent departing Chapel Hill this offseason, there will be plenty of at-bats available, especially at the designated hitter position. While Stevenson will still be the primary catcher, don't be surprised to see Dye earn a few opportunities behind the plate as well as finding his way into the lineup throughout the 2025 season.

It's not a rebuild for the UNC baseball program, as Scott Forbes and the Diamond Heels simply look to reload for another run to Omaha. With Jackson doing his part as the team's new recruiting coordinator, the hope is that the newcomers will be able to help the program continue its success heading into the new season.