Dustin Ackley Named Decade's Top Hitter

Posted Nov 11, 2009
There wasn't a more exciting hitter to watch this decade. Each time Dustin Ackley headed to the plate everyone expected something to happen. What an amazing offensive career he had for the Tar Heels. Ackley batted .402 with 10 homers and 74 RBIs as a freshman. He didn't slow down as a sophomore, hitting .417 with 21 doubles, seven homers and 51 RBIs. As a junior last season, Ackley batted .417 with 18 doubles, four triples, 22 homers and 73 RBIs. (Tar Heel Blue)

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