All Things Gopher Baseball

[SomeGopherFan]

Clausen drafted by Rockies in round 16.

 

[SomeGopherFan]

Akin and Bello seem like good grabs. That probably wraps up the recruiting season for 2026, correct?

I would think they would be close to done, but don't know how many they want for fall, and also if they know Elbeery isn't getting another year and/or that Vucinovich is going pro, it's possible they might still add one or two more...?

Are there any other needs for the Gophers? Catching?

There were moments in 2024 when I thought Hunt was starting to put it together. Hoping he can bounce back in 2026 - he is having a pretty good summer with Wilmar in Northwoods League, so that is encouraging. If it is Hunt backing up Neels again, I would be fine with that.

Otherwise, though, I don't know what they might be looking to add.

 

[Goldy Gopher]

I would think they would be close to done, but don't know how many they want for fall, and also if they know Elbeery isn't getting another year and/or that Vucinovich is going pro, it's possible they might still add one or two more...?

There were moments in 2024 when I thought Hunt was starting to put it together. Hoping he can bounce back in 2026 - he is having a pretty good summer with Wilmar in Northwoods League, so that is encouraging. If it is Hunt backing up Neels again, I would be fine with that.

Otherwise, though, I don't know what they might be looking to add.

I do think they are looking to add at least another guy or two. I think Elbeery will be back and it is very likely that Vucinovich will sign and sounds like it had been trending that way the last couple weeks.