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.
2025 | SENIOR (King College) 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 College): 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 College): 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."
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