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
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."
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."
First Practice of Fall
Thursday, September 18
Weber Neels Highlights
Wednesday, May 28
Gophers (11) - Michigan State (5) Highlights
Friday, May 16
Gophers (4) - Michigan State (3) Highlights
Thursday, May 15
