University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 19
Jackson Akin
- Position:
- Infielder
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-3 / 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Lee's Summit, Mo.
- High School:
- Lee's Summit
2026 | FRESHMAN: Appeared in 12 games, starting in all of them · slashed a .212/.372/.394 with three doubles and one home run · tallied seven hits, 10 runs, six RBIs over 33 at bats · Game Highlights: tallied his first career collegiate home run and a season high three RBIs against Washington (4/10), collected two hits against Michigan (5/9)
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Attended Lee's Summit High School • comes to the Gophers as the No.3 ranked shortstop and the No.16 ranked player overall in the state of Missouri by Perfect Game • Competed for the US Nationals from 2021-2023 and the White Sox Scout Team in 2023-2024
PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Jamie Akin • has two siblings; Ryker and Coen • plans to major in Mechanical Engineering
WHY MINNESOTA: "I chose the University of Minnesota because I felt like it was the best fit for me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Through the baseball program’s facilities, and coaching staff I believe that this is an achievable goal and look forward to representing the Golden Gophers on the field."
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Attended Lee's Summit High School • comes to the Gophers as the No.3 ranked shortstop and the No.16 ranked player overall in the state of Missouri by Perfect Game • Competed for the US Nationals from 2021-2023 and the White Sox Scout Team in 2023-2024
PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Jamie Akin • has two siblings; Ryker and Coen • plans to major in Mechanical Engineering
WHY MINNESOTA: "I chose the University of Minnesota because I felt like it was the best fit for me to pursue my dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Through the baseball program’s facilities, and coaching staff I believe that this is an achievable goal and look forward to representing the Golden Gophers on the field."
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