Chase Becker

Photo by: Eric Miller

Position:
INF/RHP
Ht./Wt.:
6-4 / 215
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Bettendorf, Iowa
High School:
Next Level Academy (AL)

PRONUNCIATION

2022 | FRESHMAN Appeared in nine games, starting in one as a freshman · made three appearances on the mound, tallying a 10.12 ERA in 2.2 innings pitched. Game Highlights: Pitched 2.0 scoreless innings at Florida Gulf Coast in his Gophers debut (Feb. 23).

SUMMER 2021 | Played for the St. Paul Capitals, a Class-A Amateur Baseball in the St. Paul League, in 2021 · hit .366 with three home runs and seven doubles this summer · slugged .422 with a .732 OPS.

BEFORE MINNESOTA A 2021 graduate of Next Level Academy in Wetumpka, Ala. · lettered four times in baseball and once each in basketball and football in high school · prior to Next Level Academy, he played four years of high school baseball in Iowa · as a junior, he was second team all-state, first team all-district and First Team All-River Valley · he was also an all-conference selection in basketball and led his team to the state semifinal in football · in 2019, Becker made third team all-state, first team all-district and First Team All-River Valley Conference player · appeared for teams such as Perfect Game, Tri-State Arsenal, Hitters Baseball, and the Arizona Diamondbacks scout team · was also recruited by Illinois, Iowa, Xavier, Memphis, Southern Mississippi, Cal Poly, Oklahoma State, Missouri and Grand Canyon.

PERSONAL Native of Bettendorf, Iowa · son of Julie and Todd Becker · has two siblings, Kailee and Jade · also has two aunts who graduated from the University of Minnesota · intends to major in Kinesiology.

WHY MINNESOTA: "The first time I stepped on campus and on Siebert field I instantly felt a connection and at home. The coaching staff made me feel like family. They didn’t just ask about me, but they asked about my family as well which showed what kind of people they are. I know that the coaching staff is preparing me for the next 50 years of my life on and off the field, which is the biggest reason I chose Minnesota. I’m excited to do what I can to help Minnesota get to Omaha and win another championship."