Dustin Ackley News & Bio
| Name: | Dustin Ackley | | Hometown: | Winston-Salem, NC | | High School: | North Forsyth | | Born: | February 26, 1988 (37) | | Notes: | 2009 No. 2 overall MLB Draft pick |
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Mariners likely to take Dustin Ackley with No. 2 pickThe consensus on Dustin Ackley is just as strong as that of Stephen Strasburg: He is unquestionably the best bat available in a draft that...
Tue Jun 9, 2009
Tar Heels expect big baseball draftWhen the first three rounds of the baseball draft are held tonight, expect to see North Carolina's presence near the beginning. Junior first baseman Dustin...
Tue Jun 9, 2009
A Well-Heeled MLB Draft?
Dustin Ackley kept his attention on North Carolina's baseball season all through the weekend during NCAA Tournament play, but today he can be occupied with...
Tue Jun 9, 2009
UNC's lofty heights have their perils
Tuesday's Major League Baseball draft will have a distinct UNC flavor. Unfortunately, the taste could be described as sweet and sour. On one hand, if...
Mon Jun 8, 2009
UNC has the weapons for Omaha arms race
Yes, MLB star-in-waiting Dustin Ackley hit a three-run homer to give the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead. And yes, UNC pounded out 13 hits to...
Mon Jun 8, 2009