University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 4
Sawyer Black
- Position:
- OF
- B/T:
- L/R
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 194
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Oak Ridge, N.C.
- High School:
- Wesleyan Christian Academy
AS A FRESHMAN (2025)
• Played in 16 games, making 11 starts for the Diamond Heels. Missed 48 days in the middle of the season due to a hand injury.
• Logged 37 ABs, batting .297 with three home runs and a double.
• In his first career start against Louisville (3/14), he launched his first career homer.
• Returned from injury on the road against No. 2 Florida State, hit a two-run shot to right in his lone plate appearance.
HIGH SCHOOL
• No. 133 overall recruit in the class of 2024 and the No. 23 outfielder according to Perfect Game.
• No. 3 prospect from North Carolina and the top outfielder via Perfect Game’s rankings.
• Named to the NCISAA All-State team, helping his team to a runner-up finish in the 4A state title series. Lost to current teammate Perry Hargett.
• Hit .453 with 46 runs, 40 RBI, eight doubles, three triples and nine home runs in his senior season at Wesleyan.
• Earned a spot on the MaxPreps 2024 High School Baseball All-America second team.
• Played in 16 games, making 11 starts for the Diamond Heels. Missed 48 days in the middle of the season due to a hand injury.
• Logged 37 ABs, batting .297 with three home runs and a double.
• In his first career start against Louisville (3/14), he launched his first career homer.
• Returned from injury on the road against No. 2 Florida State, hit a two-run shot to right in his lone plate appearance.
HIGH SCHOOL
• No. 133 overall recruit in the class of 2024 and the No. 23 outfielder according to Perfect Game.
• No. 3 prospect from North Carolina and the top outfielder via Perfect Game’s rankings.
• Named to the NCISAA All-State team, helping his team to a runner-up finish in the 4A state title series. Lost to current teammate Perry Hargett.
• Hit .453 with 46 runs, 40 RBI, eight doubles, three triples and nine home runs in his senior season at Wesleyan.
• Earned a spot on the MaxPreps 2024 High School Baseball All-America second team.
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