University of Minnesota Athletics

2025 Baseball Roster

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Photo by: Kelly Lynn
Ryerse_Luke
Photo by: Kelly Lynn
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Photo by: Claudia Staut
Luke Ryerse
Jersey Number 17

Luke Ryerse

  • Position:
    RHP
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-1 / 218
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Woodbury, Minn
  • High School:
    East Ridge High School
2025 | FRESHMAN made 10 appearances, five starts and five from the bullpen · had a 0-4 record with 11.22 ERA · collected 23 strikeouts in 21.2 innings pitched · Game Highlights: recorded a season high four strikeouts versus NDSU (4/29).
 
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Ryerse joins the Maroon & Gold as an early enrollee upon graduating early from East Ridge High School  · as a Raptor Ryerse was a two-sport athlete in football and baseball  · as a three- year starter for the Raptors baseball program he won back to back state championships under Coach Brian Sprout  · during his three year career he batted .390 with 53 RBIs and 6 home runs  · on the mound he recorded a 7-1 record with a 2.58 ERA  · Luke was named First Team All-State by the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association, Star Tribune All-Metro First Team, was the Pioneer Press East Metro Player of the Year, and was anmed to the All-State Tournament Team in 2023  · he was ranked the No.1 pleyer in Minnesota and No.165 nationally by Prep Baseball  · Ryerse will also be a punter/kicker for the Gopher Football team after a successful high school football career. 

PERSONAL: Luke will also be a punter/kicker for the Gopher football team · son Mac and Mary Ryerse,  both former collegiate athletes  · has two brothers Grant and Adam  · brother Grant was a kicker on the Gopher football team from 2017-2020  · raised $7,500 for cancer research through his Kicking Against Cancer campaign · intends to major in entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota.
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