University of North Carolina Athletics
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January 30, 2024 | Baseball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – UNC senior pitcher Jake Knapp will miss the entire 2024 season due to a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing arm.
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Knapp will continue to attend practice and games, and provide leadership, encouragement, and insight.
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"We are certainly going to miss Jake's presence on the mound," Forbes said. "He worked extremely hard during the offseason and was poised to have a terrific senior season. Jake will still be with us at practice, in the dugout and on road trips. He's one of our captains and leaders and will be a vital part of our team this year."
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Knapp posted a 5-4 record as junior last season with a 5.04 earned run average (ERA). He tied for the ACC lead in games started (16) and ranked among the conference's top performers in strikeouts looking and fewest hits allowed.
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Knapp will continue to attend practice and games, and provide leadership, encouragement, and insight.
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"We are certainly going to miss Jake's presence on the mound," Forbes said. "He worked extremely hard during the offseason and was poised to have a terrific senior season. Jake will still be with us at practice, in the dugout and on road trips. He's one of our captains and leaders and will be a vital part of our team this year."
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Knapp posted a 5-4 record as junior last season with a 5.04 earned run average (ERA). He tied for the ACC lead in games started (16) and ranked among the conference's top performers in strikeouts looking and fewest hits allowed.
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