University of Minnesota Athletics

2020 Softball Roster

Dueck
Jersey Number 26

Ava Dueck

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-9
  • High School:
    Maple Grove High School
  • Hometown:
    Maple Grove, Minn.
2020 SEASON 
Season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns. 
• Made three appearances at the plate and two in the circle in the shortened season. 
• Made first ever appearance on Feb. 28 against Binghamton at Auburn Tournament and recorded a pair of strikeouts. 
• Pitched two innings on Mar. 1 against Binghamton and recorded a pair of strikeouts. 


PRIOR TO MINNESOTA 
• Attended Augustana University in the fall of 2019 before transferring to Minnesota and will have four seasons of eligibility remaining with the Gophers. 

HIGH SCHOOL
•    Graduate of Maple Grove High School (2019)
•    Four-time All-Conference honoree
•    Led team to a 2019 State Championship
•    Averaged .507 as a senior with 16 home runs and a 1.343 slugging percentage
•    Recorded a senior year ERA of 0.88 and finished the season with 221 strikeouts
•    Gatorade Player of the Year (2019)
•    Metro Player of the Year (2019)
•    Star Tribune Player of the Year (2019)
•    2019 Play Ball! Minnesota Ms. Softball Finalist (2019)
•    Played for Midwest Speed (2016-2019)

PERSONAL
•    Daughter of Judah and Tara Dueck
•    Has two siblings (Dorothy and Anna)
Minnesota (4) - Michigan (0) Highlights
Friday, May 02
Sydney Schwartz Throws No-Hitter
Tuesday, April 29
Gophers (8) - North Dakota (0) Highlights
Sunday, April 27
Gophers (5) - North Dakota (3) Highlights
Saturday, April 26