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Lynch Makes Preseason College Pitcher Of The Year Watch List
February 3, 2026 | Baseball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina baseball sophomore Ryan Lynch has been named to Baseball America's Preseason College Pitcher of the Year Watch List, the organization announced on Tuesday morning.
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The big righty is one of just 20 players included in the recognition that considers every pitcher in the nation. Overall, four ACC hurlers made the list.
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Lynch enters his sophomore season hot off a debut campaign that saw him earn Freshman All-America status from Baseball America among other outlets. Spending most of the year as a key reliever before moving into a starting role in the postseason, the Moorestown, N.J., native logged a 5-1 record with two saves in 61.1 innings on a 2.92 ERA with 72 strikeouts.
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Lynch and the Diamond Heels return to Boshamer Stadium on Friday, Feb. 13 for their season opener against Indiana.
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The big righty is one of just 20 players included in the recognition that considers every pitcher in the nation. Overall, four ACC hurlers made the list.
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Lynch enters his sophomore season hot off a debut campaign that saw him earn Freshman All-America status from Baseball America among other outlets. Spending most of the year as a key reliever before moving into a starting role in the postseason, the Moorestown, N.J., native logged a 5-1 record with two saves in 61.1 innings on a 2.92 ERA with 72 strikeouts.
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Lynch and the Diamond Heels return to Boshamer Stadium on Friday, Feb. 13 for their season opener against Indiana.
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