University of Minnesota Athletics
2027 Softball Roster
Riley Baber
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Infield
- Height:
- 5-10
- High School:
- Blue Valley Southwest High School
- Hometown:
- Overland Park, Kan.
- Prev School:
- Missouri State
2026 | SOPHOMORE | MISSOURI STATE
• Started all 49 games at first base at Missouri State.
• Batted .348 with 47 hits, 25 runs, 21 RBI, 16 doubles and four home runs.
• Her 16 doubles were the second-most in a single season in program history and ranked among the nation's leaders.
• Recorded a team-best 11 multi-hit games and put together a nine-game hitting streak.
• Hit a three-run home run in an upset victory over No. 25 Ole Miss.
• Recorded three hits and two extra-base hits at No. 12 Oklahoma State.
• Posted a .983 fielding percentage and helped Missouri State set a program record with 23 double plays.
• Earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete recognition, CSC Academic All-District honors, Conference USA All-Academic Team recognition and CUSA Commissioner's Honor Roll honors.
2025 | FRESHMAN | MISSOURI STATE
• Started 48 games for Missouri State.
• Batted .278 with 42 hits, 22 RBI, seven doubles and five home runs.
HIGH SCHOOL/PREP
• Four-year starter at Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park, Kan.
• Finished her career as the school's record holder for career RBI and doubles.
PERSONAL
• Plans to major in biomedical science.
• Daughter of Sara and Billy Baber.
• Has two sisters, Presley and Kinley.
WHY MINNESOTA?
“I chose the University of Minnesota because of the coaching staff, top-tier resources, and the unmatched opportunity to grow as a player and person. Combined with the beautiful campus, it felt like the perfect place to call home!”
