University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 7
Perry Hargett
- Position:
- OF
- B/T:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 187
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Peachland, N.C.
- High School:
- Metrolina Christian Academy
AS A FRESHMAN (2025)
• Played in 29 games, making 18 starts for the Diamond Heels.
• Logged a .214 batting average with a pair of home runs, five doubles and a triple.
• Made his collegiate debut as a pinch hitter against NC A&T (2/26) and racked up three hits, four RBIs, and two runs highlighted by a three-run home run to left.
• He is one of two Tar Heel freshmen to homer in their debut since 2011, the other being Vance Honeycutt.
• Got his first start in the next game against Stony Brook (2/28) and homered in his first at-bat.
• Played a big role in the team’s run to its ninth ACC tournament title, scoring four runs off two hits, two HBPs and a walk across the three games.
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Helped Metrolina to a 4A state title in his senior season, defeating current teammate Sawyer Black.
• Named to the NCISAA 4A All-State team.
• Four-time MAC All-Conference honoree.
• 2024 Max Preps Baseball Player of the Year in North Carolina.
• Three-time captain for Metrolina.
• Received recognition as an ABCA High School Baseball All-American.
• Also ran track, landing as a 2024 All-State long jumper.
PERSONAL
• Son of Elizabeth and Ryan Hargett.
• Has one brother, Abram.
• Both parents played college sports. Mom played soccer and dad baseball at Montreat College.
• Why UNC? “UNC is special, the schooling was important to me but the family aspect of this program stood out. It’s all about winning regardless of your role.”
• Played in 29 games, making 18 starts for the Diamond Heels.
• Logged a .214 batting average with a pair of home runs, five doubles and a triple.
• Made his collegiate debut as a pinch hitter against NC A&T (2/26) and racked up three hits, four RBIs, and two runs highlighted by a three-run home run to left.
• He is one of two Tar Heel freshmen to homer in their debut since 2011, the other being Vance Honeycutt.
• Got his first start in the next game against Stony Brook (2/28) and homered in his first at-bat.
• Played a big role in the team’s run to its ninth ACC tournament title, scoring four runs off two hits, two HBPs and a walk across the three games.
• Named to the All-ACC Academic Team.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Helped Metrolina to a 4A state title in his senior season, defeating current teammate Sawyer Black.
• Named to the NCISAA 4A All-State team.
• Four-time MAC All-Conference honoree.
• 2024 Max Preps Baseball Player of the Year in North Carolina.
• Three-time captain for Metrolina.
• Received recognition as an ABCA High School Baseball All-American.
• Also ran track, landing as a 2024 All-State long jumper.
PERSONAL
• Son of Elizabeth and Ryan Hargett.
• Has one brother, Abram.
• Both parents played college sports. Mom played soccer and dad baseball at Montreat College.
• Why UNC? “UNC is special, the schooling was important to me but the family aspect of this program stood out. It’s all about winning regardless of your role.”
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