University of North Carolina Athletics
2008 Baseball Roster
Michael Knox
- Position:
- 1st Base
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 232
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Cary, NC
- High School:
- Apex
APEX HIGH SCHOOL
Played first base, outfield and third base at Apex High School for coach Del Phillips • Three-time all-conference choice • Served as team captain • Played in the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game • Led Apex to conference titles in 2005 and 2006 • Played with current Tar Heel Tim Federowicz for two years in high school • Four-time academic all-conference pick • Member of the National Honor Society • Played American Legion baseball and with the Dirtbags.
PERSONAL
Michael Thomas Knox is the son of Tom and Karen Knox • Born April 18, 1989, in Raleigh • Has an older brother, Matt, and a younger sister, Amy Marie • Has not declared a major at Carolina • Father played golf at Wake Forest • Can hit a golf ball over 400 yards and participates in long drive competitions • Favorite athlete is John Smoltz • Fan of the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves • Favorite video game is "Tiger Woods Golf" • Active in Campus Crusade at UNC.
