University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 37
Eli Kokenge
- Position:
- Right Handed Pitcher
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 195
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Harrisburg, S.D.
- High School:
- Harrisburg
2026 | FRESHMAN: Made five appearances in relief · recorded a 0-0 and a 9.00 ERA · tallied four strikeouts over six innings of work · Game Highlights: tallied a season high 1.2 innings pitched against Washington (4/10) · tallied a season high one strikeout against North Dakota State (3/17)
HIGH SCHOOL: 3x All Conference · 3x All State · 2x Legion State Champion · 2023 Legion State MVP · 2025 Legion Tournament MVP
PERSONAL: Son of Dana and Kelly Kokenge · has three siblings; Lexi, Kennedy, and Noah · plan to major in Sport Management
WHY MINNESOTA?: "Great coaching staff and a school fairly close to home."
HIGH SCHOOL: 3x All Conference · 3x All State · 2x Legion State Champion · 2023 Legion State MVP · 2025 Legion Tournament MVP
PERSONAL: Son of Dana and Kelly Kokenge · has three siblings; Lexi, Kennedy, and Noah · plan to major in Sport Management
WHY MINNESOTA?: "Great coaching staff and a school fairly close to home."
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