University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 8
Jameson Martin
- Position:
- INF
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 185
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Westchester, Ill
- High School:
- St. Lawrence
2025 | FRESHMAN appeared in 42 games making 37 starts during his freshman campaign · slashed .213/.402/.349 with two doubles, seven home runs, and 20 RBIs · Game Highlights: collected three RBIs versus Oregon State (2/23), and recorded two hits at Michigan State (5/17).
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Martin comes to the Gophers as the No. 8-ranked shortstop in Illinois and the No. 49 overall player by Perfect Game · he was named a Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American in both 2022 and 2023 · in 2022, he slashed .320/.416/.515 with 33 hits and 30 RBIs · he also competed with Top Tier Baseball during the summer of 2022 where he collected 25 hits, a .291 average and .373 OBP · spring of 2023 Martin hit .385 with three home runs and 25 stolen bases.
PERSONAL: Native of Westchester Ill. · son of Abigail and Matthew Martin ... mother Abigail played volleyball at Northern Illinois · two younger brothers, Declan and Finley · Jameson plans on majoring in Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA: "The coaches greeted me with such enthusiasm and excitement. I immediately felt like I was a part of their family, and one of their own players. The University of Minnesota will provide me with the best opportunities to excel, grow as a leader, and become a better person when I leave campus after graduation. I am excited to become a part of the Gopher baseball and academic community and I can't wait to get on campus and get to work for the team."
BEFORE MINNESOTA: Martin comes to the Gophers as the No. 8-ranked shortstop in Illinois and the No. 49 overall player by Perfect Game · he was named a Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American in both 2022 and 2023 · in 2022, he slashed .320/.416/.515 with 33 hits and 30 RBIs · he also competed with Top Tier Baseball during the summer of 2022 where he collected 25 hits, a .291 average and .373 OBP · spring of 2023 Martin hit .385 with three home runs and 25 stolen bases.
PERSONAL: Native of Westchester Ill. · son of Abigail and Matthew Martin ... mother Abigail played volleyball at Northern Illinois · two younger brothers, Declan and Finley · Jameson plans on majoring in Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA: "The coaches greeted me with such enthusiasm and excitement. I immediately felt like I was a part of their family, and one of their own players. The University of Minnesota will provide me with the best opportunities to excel, grow as a leader, and become a better person when I leave campus after graduation. I am excited to become a part of the Gopher baseball and academic community and I can't wait to get on campus and get to work for the team."
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
