Kepley, a 2022 South Rowan High grad, was drafted in the second round, 56th overall Sunday night by the Chicago Cubs. He began his college career at Liberty, before transferring to the Tar Heels for his junior season. This spring, the UNC leadoff batter led the team in on-base percentage (.451), steals (45), and walks (71).

An adjusted MLB draft schedule forced a quick turnaround for the Chicago Cubs and amateur scouting director Dan Kantrovitz. The league changed the format this year. Rather than spreading the 20

The Chicago Cubs selected UNC baseball's Kane Kepley with the No. 56 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Here's what Kepley can provide.