University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 43
Riley Leatherman
- Position:
- RHP
- B/T:
- R/R
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Maple Grove, Minn.
- High School:
- Wayzata
AS A FRESHMAN (2025)
• Did not appear for the Diamond Heels.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Named 2024 Mr. Baseball in Minnesota.
• Earned All-State, All-Region, and All-Section selections.
• Ranked as the No. 76 RHP in the country and the No. 2 overall prospect in the state by Perfect Game.
PERSONAL
• Son of Michael and Betsy Leatherman.
• Has one brother, Kieran.
• Born Michael Riley Leatherman.
• Loves to play the acoustic and electric guitar.
• Intended major: Psychology
• Why UNC? “It felt like Coach Gaines genuinely cared for me and wanted me to come to Carolina. On top of that I wanted an opportunity to compete for a national championship while still getting a great education.”
• Did not appear for the Diamond Heels.
HIGH SCHOOL
• Named 2024 Mr. Baseball in Minnesota.
• Earned All-State, All-Region, and All-Section selections.
• Ranked as the No. 76 RHP in the country and the No. 2 overall prospect in the state by Perfect Game.
PERSONAL
• Son of Michael and Betsy Leatherman.
• Has one brother, Kieran.
• Born Michael Riley Leatherman.
• Loves to play the acoustic and electric guitar.
• Intended major: Psychology
• Why UNC? “It felt like Coach Gaines genuinely cared for me and wanted me to come to Carolina. On top of that I wanted an opportunity to compete for a national championship while still getting a great education.”
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