University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Baseball Roster

Jersey Number 30
Michael Starrs
- Position:
- Infielder
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 190
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Indian Trail, N.C.
- High School:
- Porter Ridge HS
2025 | SENIOR (King University) Started all 50 games he played in · Batted .303, with a team-best 15 home runs · Single-season program record for home runs · Second in stolen bases with nine · Had season-high four hits April 1 at Emory & Henry, including two home runs
2024 | JUNIOR (King University): Played in 45 games, with 43 starts · Batted .311, with 10 home runs and 35 RBI · Had three home runs April 14 at Chowan, along with seven RBI
Prior to King: Played two seasons at Fayetteville Technical CC · Five career home runs, along with three triples
WHY MINNESOTA?: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of its baseball tradition and academic reputation. The program’s history of developing successful players and competing at the highest level in the Big Ten really stood out to me."
2024 | JUNIOR (King University): Played in 45 games, with 43 starts · Batted .311, with 10 home runs and 35 RBI · Had three home runs April 14 at Chowan, along with seven RBI
Prior to King: Played two seasons at Fayetteville Technical CC · Five career home runs, along with three triples
WHY MINNESOTA?: "I chose the University of Minnesota because of its baseball tradition and academic reputation. The program’s history of developing successful players and competing at the highest level in the Big Ten really stood out to me."
Driven to the Diamond: Weber Neels
Thursday, May 14
Highlights: Gophers 13, Michigan 1
Friday, May 08
Highlights: Gophers 5, Penn State 3
Saturday, May 02
Highlights: Gophers 5, Penn State 4
Saturday, May 02


