Gophers baseball transfer portal tracker: Commitments, entries and more

Gophers baseball had an up-and-down season in Ty McDevitt's first year as head coach. They've been hit hard by the transfer portal this offseason, but they've been busy looking to replenish their roster heading into 2025.
Notable entries:
Player | Position | New team |
|---|---|---|
Drew Berkland | OF | Notre Dame |
Kyle Remington | RHP | Illinois |
Noah Rooney | LHP | Notre Dame |
Kris Hokenson | OF | Murray State |
Jack Mosh | INF | |
Preston Leon | OF | FIU |
Hunter Cook | RHP | DMACC (JUCO) |
Simon Skroch | LHP | Wabash Valley (JUCO) |
Parker Lewin | RHP/OF | St. Cloud State (D2) |
Berkland was Minnesota's most productive hitter last season, but he will be heading to Notre Dame. Remington was the team's most-used starting pitcher, and he'll remain in the Big Ten and play for Illinois next season. Rooney leads a group of six other players who have entered the portal so far.
Thankful for the opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career at the University of Notre Dame. #GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/6Z9uLlvgUB
— Noah Rooney (@noahrooney_) June 26, 2025
Related: Gophers baseball adds NDSU veteran from portal, Berkland heads to Notre Dame
Notable commitments:
Player | Position | Old team |
|---|---|---|
Isaac Morton | RHP | Texas A&M |
Marcus Kruzan | RHP | St. Thomas |
Ben Gregory | RHP | Maryville (DII) |
Josh Kirchhoff | RHP | Missouri |
Davis Hamilton | INF | North Dakota State |
Ty Allen | OF | Belmont |
Brandon Jaenke | RHP | Viterbo (NAIA) |
Michael Lippe | OF | Louisville |
Jack Bello | 1B/LHP | Butler |
Ethan Cole | INF/RHP | UMD (D2) |
PORTAL: Belmont transfer OF Ty Allen (@TyAllen2023) has committed to the Gophers, per his Instagram.
— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) June 23, 2025
He hit .323/.402/.534 last season with 12 HRs and 48 RBIs. Also pitched 13 games in 2024, but none in 2025. https://t.co/ydZHCJ6PQJ pic.twitter.com/LQGri1EvqG
Hamilton compiled a .314 batting average last season with 5 home runs and 42 RBIs at North Dakota State, and he is the lone position player who has committed to Minnesota this offseason, alongside an intriguing stable of pitchers.
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