University of Minnesota Athletics
2020 Softball Roster
Lindner, Ali
Jersey Number 67
Ali Lindner
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Harrisburg HS
- Hometown:
- Sioux Falls, S.D.
Bio
2022 | SENIOR
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
• Appeared in 18 games during her final collegiate season, including a start in left field at No. 6 Oklahoma State
• Posted a .435 on-base percentage aided by six walks in 20 plate appearances and was hit-by-pitch three times
• Recorded her only RBI of the season with a bases-loaded walk at Nebraska (Apr. 17)
• Scored four runs for the year and stole her only base Feb. 12 against Longwood
• Drew a pair of walks at No. 6 Oklahoma State (Mar. 6)
• Reached base safely in each of her final four games played from Mar. 27 to May 21
2021 | JUNIOR
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Appeared in 30 games and made eight starts in the outfield
• Recorded a .133 batting average and a .257 on-base percentage
• Scored three runs for the year and added two RBI
• Delivered her only extra-base hit, a RBI double, at home versus Iowa Apr. 25
• Was walked five times
2020 | SOPHOMORE
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns
• Played in 22 games and made 14 starts with the majority of action coming in the outfield
• Recorded six hits including three doubles, scored six runs and brought in six runs
• Recorded three hits and scored two runs against Binghamton on Feb. 28
• Brought in two runs in a victory over Cal Poly on Mar. 7
2019 | FRESHMAN
• Played in 50 games and started 40 with the majority of action coming in left field
• Hit .205 with one double, three home runs and nine RBI
• Hit first career home run in only second college game ever against UCF Feb. 8
• Scored career-high three runs Feb. 24 against ULM
• Scored game-tying run against Georgia in the NCAA Regionals May 18
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduate of Harrisburg High School (2018)
• Played for the South Dakota Renegades (2012-2018)
• Holds her school record for shot put and discus
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Cari and Shane Linder
• Has two younger siblings, Bri and Chase
• Lists hammocking and being outdoors as interests outside of sports
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2022
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
• Appeared in 18 games during her final collegiate season, including a start in left field at No. 6 Oklahoma State
• Posted a .435 on-base percentage aided by six walks in 20 plate appearances and was hit-by-pitch three times
• Recorded her only RBI of the season with a bases-loaded walk at Nebraska (Apr. 17)
• Scored four runs for the year and stole her only base Feb. 12 against Longwood
• Drew a pair of walks at No. 6 Oklahoma State (Mar. 6)
• Reached base safely in each of her final four games played from Mar. 27 to May 21
2021 | JUNIOR
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award
Academic All-Big Ten
• Appeared in 30 games and made eight starts in the outfield
• Recorded a .133 batting average and a .257 on-base percentage
• Scored three runs for the year and added two RBI
• Delivered her only extra-base hit, a RBI double, at home versus Iowa Apr. 25
• Was walked five times
2020 | SOPHOMORE
• Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns
• Played in 22 games and made 14 starts with the majority of action coming in the outfield
• Recorded six hits including three doubles, scored six runs and brought in six runs
• Recorded three hits and scored two runs against Binghamton on Feb. 28
• Brought in two runs in a victory over Cal Poly on Mar. 7
2019 | FRESHMAN
• Played in 50 games and started 40 with the majority of action coming in left field
• Hit .205 with one double, three home runs and nine RBI
• Hit first career home run in only second college game ever against UCF Feb. 8
• Scored career-high three runs Feb. 24 against ULM
• Scored game-tying run against Georgia in the NCAA Regionals May 18
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduate of Harrisburg High School (2018)
• Played for the South Dakota Renegades (2012-2018)
• Holds her school record for shot put and discus
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Cari and Shane Linder
• Has two younger siblings, Bri and Chase
• Lists hammocking and being outdoors as interests outside of sports
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Management in 2022
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
