University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 39
Jake Cackovic
- Position:
- RHP
- B/T:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Holly Springs, N.C.
- High School:
- Holly Springs HS
HIGH SCHOOL
• Named to the 2025 NCBCA All-State Team.
• Selected as the Holly Springs Male Athlete of the Year.
• Also a talented basketball player, earned SWAC All-Conference honors twice.
PERSONAL
• Son of Melissa and Kevin.
• Has one sister, Kylie.
• Mom played volleyball at San Jose State. Sister plays at UNCA.
• Why UNC? – “Always my dream school and love the environment and coaching staff.”
• Named to the 2025 NCBCA All-State Team.
• Selected as the Holly Springs Male Athlete of the Year.
• Also a talented basketball player, earned SWAC All-Conference honors twice.
PERSONAL
• Son of Melissa and Kevin.
• Has one sister, Kylie.
• Mom played volleyball at San Jose State. Sister plays at UNCA.
• Why UNC? – “Always my dream school and love the environment and coaching staff.”
WBB: Post-UConn Press Conference - March 27, 2026
Saturday, March 28
UNC Softball: Tar Heels Blank Marist, 11-0
Friday, March 27
WBB: Grant, Nivar, Banghart Pre-UConn Press Conference - March 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26
UNC Softball: Tar Heels Slide Past Wofford, 10-7
Thursday, March 26








