University of Minnesota Athletics
11/12/2026 10:26:00 AM | Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Head coach Ty McDevitt and the University of Minnesota baseball program have finalized the signing of nine student athletes to the 2027-28 roster today, spanning nine cities over two different states.
Next year's freshman class will include Ike Crouser (RHP; St. Paul, MN), Logan Hagman (C/OF; Hudson, WI), Gerad Hanle (LHP; Clear Lake, MN), Ira Hilbelink (OF/RHP; Cedar Grove, WI), Maxtin Linn (RHP; Duluth, MN), Drew McShane (RHP; Eagan, MN), Tyson Moore (C; Buffalo, MN), Nolan Rolih (OF; Rochester, MN), and Jack Runk (INF; Stillwater, MN).
Ike Crouser
Position: Right Handed Pitcher | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 | Hometown: St. Paul, MN | High School: Cretin-Derham Hall
Joining the Gophers from St. Paul, Minnesota, the 6-foot-1 right hander is a 2025 MNHSL Class AAAA state champion with the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders. Throughout his high school career, Crouser has tallied a 4.1 ERA with 78 total strikeouts, and ranks as the fourth righty and eighth overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball.
Personal: Son of Peter and Leah, Ike has one sibling; Greta. A one time gold honor roll and two time president's list student, Ike plans to major in Finance.
Goals: "I believe that culture creates success, both team and individual. So I would say my main goal when I step on campus is to make the best impact on the culture as I can. I grew up around gopher baseball alumni and would always hear of the successful seasons capped with conference championships, that's what I look forward to working towards most."
Why Minnesota?: "The coaching staff first and foremost, it's important to me that I will be surrounded by good people who care about me both as a person and player. I love the culture and growing up rooting for the gophers, there's nowhere else I'd rather be."
Pitching Coach Alec Crawford on Ike Crouser: "Ike Crouser is an exciting addition to our pitching staff, bringing an impressive combination of arm strength and pitch-making ability to the mound. The talented right-hander, ranked the No. 8 player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report, features a fastball that reaches 92 mph and showcases an advanced ability to spin his breaking ball, giving him the tools to consistently challenge hitters and miss bats. We are extremely excited to welcome Ike to the Gopher Baseball family and look forward to seeing him don the Maroon and Gold!"
Logan Hagman
Position: Catcher / Outfielder | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 | Hometown: Hudson, WI | High School: Hudson
A native of Hudson, Wisconsin, the 6-foot-1 catcher / outfielder dual threat is a three time all-conference and three time all-state honoree. Hagman was named a Max Preps All-American outfielder as a freshman, and has earned six Perfect Game All-Tournament team honors while playing for the Minnesota Icemen and Spects National travel teams. Hagman currently ranks as the number one catcher and the ninth overall player in the state of Wisconsin by Prep Baseball.
Personal: Son of Eric and Molly, Logan has one sibling; Kaylee. Logan plans to major in Business Finance.
Goals: "Be ready to compete right away."
Why Minnesota?: "I Love the coaches and culture Minnesota has around their sports!"
Associate Head Coach Connor Gandossy on Logan Hagman: "Logan is one of the best hitters in the Midwest. He possesses big-time power and the strength to consistently drive the baseball with authority, routinely producing exit velocities over 100 mph. Beyond his impact at the plate, Logan is a dynamic athlete who can make an impact defensively both behind the plate and in the outfield. His combination of power, athleticism, and versatility makes him an extremely exciting player with the ability to impact the game in multiple ways."
Gerad Hanle
Position: Left Handed Pitcher | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 | Hometown: Clear Lake, MN | High School: St. Cloud Tech
Ranked as the sixth southpaw and 14th overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball, the Clear Lake native is a three time all-conference honoree for St. Cloud Tech High School. Throughout 110.6 innings pitched, Hale has tallied a 2.92 ERA with 174 total strikeouts in his career.
Personal: Son of Dave and Katie, Gerad has one sibling; Hannah. Gerad plans to major in Business.
Goals: "To be the best version of myself I can."
Why Minnesota?: "The Coaching staff and my teammates."
Pitching Coach Alec Crawford on Gerad Hanle: "Gerad Hanle brings an exciting skillset to the mound as a talented left-handed pitcher with outstanding pitchability and a consistent three-pitch mix. His ability to command the strike zone, execute pitches, and consistently keep hitters off balance makes him an effective presence on the mound. Ranked as the No. 13 player in the state of Minnesota by Perfect Game, Gerad has continued to establish himself as one of the top pitching talents in the state. We are extremely excited to welcome Gerad to the Gopher Baseball family and look forward to helping him continue to develop his craft and maximize his potential in Maroon and Gold!"
Ira Hilbelink
Position: Outfielder / Right Handed Pitcher | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 198 | Hometown: Cedar Grove, WI | High School: Cedar Grove-Belgium
A product of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, Hilbelink ranks as the number one outfielder and the number one overall player in the state of Wisconsin by Prep Baseball. A two time Big East Conference Player of the Year, has posted a .300+ batting average throughout every season of his career.
Personal: Son of Mike and Grace Hilbelink, Ira has one sibling; Ari. A three time honor roll student, Ira plans to major in Sports Management.
Goals: "A goal that I have for myself is BIG10 Freshman Player of the Year. My goal for the team is taking home a BIG10 Championship and a trip to Omaha."
Why Minnesota?: "Minnesota Baseball has an amazing coaching staff and UMN has great academics. It felt like home."
Associate Head Coach Connor Gandossy on Ira Hilbelink: "Ira is one of the best two-way players in the country and an elite athlete with an incredibly high ceiling. He is a physical, true five-tool player who can impact the game in every facet. On the mound, he runs his fastball up to 94–95 mph, while at the plate, he consistently produces exit velocities over 100 mph with the ability to drive the ball to all fields. His combination of arm strength, power, athleticism, and versatility makes him an extremely special talent. As the No. 1-rated player in Wisconsin, Ira brings an elite level of ability and upside to our program."
Maxtin Linn
Position: Right Handed Pitcher | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 | Hometown: Duluth, MN | High School: Duluth East
A 6-foot-two right handed pitcher from the north shore, the Duluth East High School product currently ranks 20th overall righty, and the 47th ranked overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball. Linn has tallied premier travel ball experience, playing for the Encompass Expos and the 2027 Spects National teams.
Personal: Son of Kyle and Anna Linn, Maxtin has two siblings; Dane and Lucas. Maxtin is currently undecided on his intended major.
Goals: "My goals when I get on campus are to do anything I can to help make the team successful, and get to work to be the best player I can be and develop into."
Why Minnesota?: "I chose Minnesota because the coaching staff and the school were very welcoming and awesome, and it felt like home."
Pitching Coach Alec Crawford on Maxtin Linn: "We are extremely excited to welcome Max to the Gopher Baseball family as he comes to us recognized as the 8th ranked player in the state of Minnesota by Perfect Game. His commitment to getting better, competitive mindset, and passion for the game align with the culture we continue to build in our program. Max pairs his competitive mindset with a Fastball that consistently sits in the low 90's. We look forward to continuing the steady growth that Max has shown and I'm eager to help him reach his full potential both on and off the field as a Golden Gopher!"
Drew McShane
Position: Right Handed Pitcher | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 | Hometown: Eagan, MN | High School: Eagan
A product of Eagan, Minnesota, McShane is a three time varsity letter winner for Eagan High School. The right handed pitcher has tallied 32.2 innings of work for the Wildcats, posting a 2.36 ERA with 42 total strikeouts. McShane ranks as the fifth overall righty and 10th overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball.
Personal: Son of John and Carmen McShane, Drew has one sibling; Sophie. A three time academic letter award winning student, Drew plans to major in Business.
Goals: "Compete for a Big Ten championship, make a deep run in the NCAA tournament, win a national championship, and build a strong team culture."
Why Minnesota?: "I chose Minnesota because it has always been my dream school. Staying close to home and having the opportunity to represent my state made it an easy decision. The coaching staff has a clear plan for my development and made me feel wanted from the very beginning. I wanted to be part of a competitive program, and Minnesota provides exactly that with the team's success in the Big Ten. On top of that, I really connect with the program's values of transparency, loyalty, grit, passion, and development."
Pitching Coach Alec Crawford on Drew McShane: "Drew McShane is an exciting addition to our pitching staff, bringing an impressive combination of arm strength, physical projection, and long-term upside to the mound. The talented right-hander features a fastball that reaches 92 mph and possesses the physical tools and athleticism to project at the Power Four level. Ranked as the No. 10 player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball Report, Drew has established himself as one of the premier talents in the state. We are extremely excited to welcome Drew to the Gopher Baseball family and look forward to getting to work with him as he continues to develop both on and off the field."
Tyson Moore
Position: Catcher | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 | Hometown: Buffalo, MN | High School: Buffalo Senior
A 6-foot catcher out of Buffalo, Minnesota, Moore ranks as the number one catcher and number one overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball. Throughout his junior season, Moore tallied a .366 average from the plate with a 1.333 OPS and eight home runs. Playing for the Minnesota Icemen and the Specs National travel teams, Moore competed at the Perfect Game WWBA National Championship.
Personal: Son of Corey and Tanya, Tyson has one sibling; Tristan. A national honors society member as a student, Tyson currently plans to major in Business.
Goals: "To win a big ten championship and have a team that has a lot of effort and grit to win."
Why Minnesota?: "I chose Minnesota because I love the coaching staff and the culture of the team. I also chose Minnesota because of the proximity to home."
Associate Head Coach Connor Gandossy on Tyson Moore: "Tyson is not only the best catcher in the state, but one of the best in the country. His ability to impact the game defensively through his skillset, presence, and leadership will make an immediate difference in our program. Make no mistake, Tyson can really hit, but what makes him such a special player is the complete package. His ability to receive, block, and throw at an elite level makes him an incredibly impactful player behind the plate. We are excited about what he will bring to our program."
Nolan Rolih
Position: Outfielder | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 | Hometown: Rochester, MN | High School: Lourdes
A 6-foot outfielder out of Rochester, Minnesota, Rolih is a three time all-conference honoree, an all-section honoree, and a preseason central all-region selection for the Eagles and has tallied a .300+ batting average over three seasons. While playing for the Performance Baseball X2 club team and the Brewers scout team, Rolih has been named to the Perfect Game preseason underclass all-central region first team and was named to the 2025 WWBA all-tournament team. Rolih currently ranks as the 8th overall outfielder and 44th overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball.
Personal: Son of Mike and Amber, Nolan has two siblings; Reagan and Emma. Nolan currently plans to major in Entrepreneurship or Finance.
Goals: "The goals I have for myself coming in are to be competitive in the fall hoping to earn a job for the spring, and to gain the respect of my teammates."
Why Minnesota?: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of their fast paced style of play, the coaching staff, and the ability to play for a competitive Big Ten program."
Associate Head Coach Connor Gandossy on Nolan Rolih: "Nolan is a true five-tool player with elite speed and the ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball. His speed is a game-changer, and he has the instincts and athleticism to become an immediate threat on the basepaths. He fits our style of play extremely well and brings the type of versatility and athleticism we value in our program. Nolan also comes from a strong baseball background, with his father having played Division I baseball at Dayton and a family connection to the game through Division I coaching. We are excited about the dynamic skill set and competitive edge he will bring to our program."
Jack Runk
Position: Infielder | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 | Hometown: Stillwater, MN | High School: Stillwater
A 5-foot-10 product of Stillwater, Minnesota, Runk is a two time all-conference and one time all-state honoree for the Ponies. Runk has tallied a .300+ batting average with 50+ plate appearances throughout three seasons with Stillwater. Runk ranks as the number one overall shortstop and the 12th overall player in the state of Minnesota by Prep Baseball.
Personal: Son of Aaron and Jessie, Jack has three siblings; Riley, Max, and Ava. An honor roll student and four time academic letter winner, Jack is currently undecided on a major.
Goals: "Team goals- Win big ten tournament at least twice, win a national championship. Individual goals- leave a mark on Minnesota baseball."
Why Minnesota?: "I chose Minnesota because of the culture they are starting to rebuild again and how development not only as a player but as a person is huge for them. I also like that it is not too far from home."
Associate Head Coach Connor Gandossy on Jack Runk: "Jack is a true ballplayer. He is tough, hard-nosed, and extremely competitive, with a high baseball IQ and a strong feel for the game. He can really hit and has the defensive ability to stick at shortstop long term. Jack has the instincts, hands, and range to make plays consistently and be a difference-maker defensively. Baseball is in his blood, following in the footsteps of his father, a legendary player at Stillwater High School who went on to play at Iowa State. We love the competitive edge, instincts, and all-around game Jack brings to the field."
