University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 29
Brayden Hellum
- Position:
- OF
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-8 / 190
- Bats/Throws:
- L/L
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Stillwater, MN
- High School:
- Stillwater
2025 | SOPHOMORE appeared in 37 games, making 16 starts · slashed .239/.324/.365 with six doubles and 11 RBIs · Game Highlights: recorded two hits and two RBIs at Oregon (3/16).
2024 | SUMMER Hellum played for the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League · appeared in 20 games collecting 24 hits, five home runs, and 15 RBIs · had multiple hits in 8 games.
2024 SOPHOMORE | Kirkwood Community College: appeared in 57 games for Eagels · hit .363 with ten home runs, 49 RBI, and 16 stolen bases · recorded 51 walks and 13 doubles.
2023 FRESHMAN | North Iowa Community College: appeared in 51 games for the Trojans · hit .340 with 24 RBI, 30 walks and 19 doubles (led Trojans and ranked 27th nationally) · led the Trojans in hits as a freshman with 65 · named second team ICCAC Academic All-Region for the fall semester of 2022 and first-team ICCAC All-Region for the 2023 spring semester.
HIGH SCHOOL : The Stillwater High School graduate had one of the best seasons in school history during his 2022 senior campaign · the lefty holds the single season batting average record at .553 along with the hits (49), singles (37), total bases (69) and runs scored (35) · he led the ponies to a Minnesota Class 4A Championship and was named a member of the All Tournament Team.
Personal: Native of Stillwater, MN · son of Sarah and Mike Hellum · has one younger sister Kylie · Brayden plans to major in Business at the University of Minnesota.
Why Minnesota: "I'm choosing to play baseball at the University of Minnesota because of the great academics and baseball opportunities. Growing up as a kid from Minnesota it's always been a dream of mine to be a Gopher. So when the opportunity came it was a pretty easy decision for myself. It's a great honor for me and most definitely will not be taken for granted. I hope to make an immediate impact on the team's success, and help play a big role in bringing home championships to the university. It would personally mean a lot to me to help maintain the great culture that the University of Minnesota provides, as well as be a leader on and off the field in any way I can. I'm very grateful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for Gopher Baseball!"
2024 | SUMMER Hellum played for the Willmar Stingers of the Northwoods League · appeared in 20 games collecting 24 hits, five home runs, and 15 RBIs · had multiple hits in 8 games.
2024 SOPHOMORE | Kirkwood Community College: appeared in 57 games for Eagels · hit .363 with ten home runs, 49 RBI, and 16 stolen bases · recorded 51 walks and 13 doubles.
2023 FRESHMAN | North Iowa Community College: appeared in 51 games for the Trojans · hit .340 with 24 RBI, 30 walks and 19 doubles (led Trojans and ranked 27th nationally) · led the Trojans in hits as a freshman with 65 · named second team ICCAC Academic All-Region for the fall semester of 2022 and first-team ICCAC All-Region for the 2023 spring semester.
HIGH SCHOOL : The Stillwater High School graduate had one of the best seasons in school history during his 2022 senior campaign · the lefty holds the single season batting average record at .553 along with the hits (49), singles (37), total bases (69) and runs scored (35) · he led the ponies to a Minnesota Class 4A Championship and was named a member of the All Tournament Team.
Personal: Native of Stillwater, MN · son of Sarah and Mike Hellum · has one younger sister Kylie · Brayden plans to major in Business at the University of Minnesota.
Why Minnesota: "I'm choosing to play baseball at the University of Minnesota because of the great academics and baseball opportunities. Growing up as a kid from Minnesota it's always been a dream of mine to be a Gopher. So when the opportunity came it was a pretty easy decision for myself. It's a great honor for me and most definitely will not be taken for granted. I hope to make an immediate impact on the team's success, and help play a big role in bringing home championships to the university. It would personally mean a lot to me to help maintain the great culture that the University of Minnesota provides, as well as be a leader on and off the field in any way I can. I'm very grateful for the opportunity, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for Gopher Baseball!"
2025 Gopher Baseball Highlights
Tuesday, December 30
First Practice of Fall
Thursday, September 18
Weber Neels Highlights
Wednesday, May 28
Gophers (11) - Michigan State (5) Highlights
Friday, May 16
