Kane Kepley is a diminutive, left-handed hitting outfielder who transferred to North Carolina after two excellent seasons at Liberty. Listed at 5'8, 180, Kepley is small but has plenty of assets. It's plus speed and plus defense in center field. Those tools in and of themselves, give him plenty of value. He's a threat on the base paths too, he's stolen 87 bases and counting in his three college seasons at a 91.5% clip.

The offensive tool set is more limited. It's a great approach, Kepley has almost maintained his outstanding walk rate in the step up to ACC play. He took a free pass 14.2% of the time this season. He rarely strikes out either, with a K% of just 7.1%. There's almost no power to speak of (30 grade), but the speed, contact ability, and defense bring plenty of value to a table setting type of hitter. Kepley finished with a .291/.451/.444 (.896) line with 3 home runs, a 114 wRC+, and 45 bags in the 2025 season.