Jil Livengood gives UNC a calm, clutch arm in the circle
In the 2026 season, Jil Livengood has flashed real value as a freshman RHP for North Carolina, including a 4-inning, 1-hit shutout effort in a 4-2 upset of No. 22 Clemson and a save in UNC’s 4-2 win over NC State. She profiles as a composure-heavy pitcher who can steady games in high-leverage moments, with enough poise to navigate jams rather than unravel. The upside is obvious: a competitive arm with late-game trust and ACC-tested guts. If you want a young pitcher who can battle now and grow into more, she’s worth the look.
