University of Minnesota Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

Cassie Johnson Catching ISA
Photo by: Claudia Staut
Cassie Johnson Batting NDSU
Photo by: Ceci De Young
Cassie Johnson Catching NDSU
Photo by: Ceci De Young
Block M Roster
Jersey Number 34

Cassie Johnson

  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Height:
    5-7
  • High School:
    Ankeny High School
  • Hometown:
    Ankeny, Iowa
  • Prev School:
    Texas Tech

BEFORE MINNESOTA

  • Transferred from Texas Tech after redshirting her first year.
  • Ranked as the No. 10 overall player in the 2024 class by Perfect Game.
  • Posted a standout junior season, hitting .505 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs, while earning First Team
  • All-State, First Team All-District, and First Team All-Conference honors.
  • Recipient of the Iowa Girl Award in 2024.
  • Played travel ball for Iowa Premier Fastpitch under coach Greg Dickel.

PERSONAL

  • Named to the Academic All-State Team in both 2023 and 2024 for her achievements in the classroom.
  • Daughter of Jay and Laura Johnson.
  • Her father, Jay, played baseball at Northern Iowa.
  • Has two siblings, Abby and Haylee.

WHY MINNESOTA?
“I love the coaches and the team environment, and I think campus is beautiful!.”

Minnesota (4) - Michigan (0) Highlights
Friday, May 02
Sydney Schwartz Throws No-Hitter
Tuesday, April 29
Gophers (8) - North Dakota (0) Highlights
Sunday, April 27
Gophers (5) - North Dakota (3) Highlights
Saturday, April 26