University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Baseball Roster
Hellum, Brayden
Jersey Number 29
Brayden Hellum
- Position:
- OF
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-8 / 190
- Bats/Throws:
- L/L
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Stillwater, MN
- High School:
- Stillwater
Bio
2025 | SOPHOMORE appeared in 37 games, making 16 starts · slashed .239/.324/.365 with six doubles and 11 RBIs · Game Highlights: recorded two hits and two RBIs at Oregon (3/16).
2024 | SUMMER Hellum played for the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League · appeared in 20 games collecting 24 hits, five home runs, and 15 RBIs · had multiple hits in 8 games.
2024 SOPHOMORE | Kirkwood Community College: appeared in 57 games for Eagels · hit .363 with ten home runs, 49 RBI, and 16 stolen bases · recorded 51 walks and 13 doubles.
2023 FRESHMAN | North Iowa Community College: appeared in 51 games for the Trojans · hit .340 with 24 RBI, 30 walks and 19 doubles (led Trojans and ranked 27th nationally) · led the Trojans in hits as a freshman with 65 · named second team ICCAC Academic All-Region for the fall semester of 2022 and first-team ICCAC All-Region for the 2023 spring semester.
HIGH SCHOOL : The Stillwater High School graduate had one of the best seasons in school history during his 2022 senior campaign · the lefty holds the single season batting average record at .553 along with the hits (49), singles (37), total bases (69) and runs scored (35) · he led the ponies to a Minnesota Class 4A Championship and was named a member of the All Tournament Team.
Personal: Native of Stillwater, MN · son of Sarah and Mike Hellum · has one younger sister Kylie · Brayden plans to major in Business at the University of Minnesota.
Why Minnesota: "I'm choosing to play baseball at the University of Minnesota because of the great academics and baseball opportunities. Growing up as a kid from Minnesota it's always been a dream of mine to be a Gopher. So when the opportunity came it was a pretty easy decision for myself. It's a great honor for me and most definitely will not be taken for granted. I hope to make an immediate impact on the team's success, and help play a big role in bringing home championships to the university. It would personally mean a lot to me to help maintain the great culture that the University of Minnesota provides, as well as be a leader on and off the field in any way I can. I'm very grateful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for Gopher Baseball!"
2024 | SUMMER Hellum played for the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League · appeared in 20 games collecting 24 hits, five home runs, and 15 RBIs · had multiple hits in 8 games.
2024 SOPHOMORE | Kirkwood Community College: appeared in 57 games for Eagels · hit .363 with ten home runs, 49 RBI, and 16 stolen bases · recorded 51 walks and 13 doubles.
2023 FRESHMAN | North Iowa Community College: appeared in 51 games for the Trojans · hit .340 with 24 RBI, 30 walks and 19 doubles (led Trojans and ranked 27th nationally) · led the Trojans in hits as a freshman with 65 · named second team ICCAC Academic All-Region for the fall semester of 2022 and first-team ICCAC All-Region for the 2023 spring semester.
HIGH SCHOOL : The Stillwater High School graduate had one of the best seasons in school history during his 2022 senior campaign · the lefty holds the single season batting average record at .553 along with the hits (49), singles (37), total bases (69) and runs scored (35) · he led the ponies to a Minnesota Class 4A Championship and was named a member of the All Tournament Team.
Personal: Native of Stillwater, MN · son of Sarah and Mike Hellum · has one younger sister Kylie · Brayden plans to major in Business at the University of Minnesota.
Why Minnesota: "I'm choosing to play baseball at the University of Minnesota because of the great academics and baseball opportunities. Growing up as a kid from Minnesota it's always been a dream of mine to be a Gopher. So when the opportunity came it was a pretty easy decision for myself. It's a great honor for me and most definitely will not be taken for granted. I hope to make an immediate impact on the team's success, and help play a big role in bringing home championships to the university. It would personally mean a lot to me to help maintain the great culture that the University of Minnesota provides, as well as be a leader on and off the field in any way I can. I'm very grateful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for Gopher Baseball!"
Weber Neels Highlights
Wednesday, May 28
Gophers (11) - Michigan State (5) Highlights
Friday, May 16
Gophers (4) - Michigan State (3) Highlights
Thursday, May 15
Gopher Baseball Senior Salute
Monday, May 12
