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Michael Busch’s season has started to turn in the direction the Chicago Cubs expected, and Friday offered a clear snapshot of why. Busch, Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen and Seattle reliever Cooper Criswell are in the major leagues. There are 24 other Tar Heels in the minor leagues, along with seven others in non-affiliated leagues.
The Chicago Cubs picked Kane Kepley, who wowed fans last season as a junior at Carolina with his gritty play, in the second round of the MLB draft on Sunday night as the 56th overall pick.
After two outstanding seasons at North Carolina, catcher Luke Stevenson will continue his baseball career with the Seattle Mariners.
