University of Minnesota Athletics
2027 Softball Roster
Rory Salvesen
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Infield/Utility
- Height:
- 5-7
- High School:
- Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School
- Hometown:
- Hatley, Wis.
HIGH SCHOOL/PREP
• Earned 10 varsity letters in softball, basketball and cross country at Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School.
• Named Conference Runner of the Year in 2022.
• Earned Basketball Player of the Year honors in 2024.
• Named Softball Player of the Year in 2025.
• Earned First Team All-State honors in softball in 2025.
• Batted .600 with 51 hits and a 1.746 OPS during her junior season.
• Named First Team All-District in softball each season she has played.
• Competed in club softball for JBA Clutch Fastpitch, Velocity Fastpitch and the Beverly Bandits.
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Matt and Rebecca Salvesen.
• Plans to major in kinesiology or pursue pre-physical therapy at Minnesota.
WHY MINNESOTA?
“I chose to attend the University of Minnesota because it feels like home. Between the beautiful campus, the academic opportunities, and the amazing coaching staff and team, I knew it was where I belonged.”
