Brian Goodwin, UNC baseball star, to transfer

University of North Carolina sophomore outfielder Brian Goodwin will transfer to Miami-Dade Community College for the 2011 season. The Rocky Mount native started all 60 games last year, batted .291 and was a Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America.

Goodwin had been suspended from the team this season due to academic reasons. By playing at a community college, he would be available for the pro baseball draft in June. He could also opt to transfer back to a four-year school after the spring semester. No word if either UNC or Goodwin would be interested in his return.