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Everything Washington Husky baseball fans need to know about Minnesota entering 2025

ByEthan Lee|
Jun 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; General view of the logo before the game between the Virginia Cavaliers and Vanderbilt Commodores in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Jun 22, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; General view of the logo before the game between the Virginia Cavaliers and Vanderbilt Commodores in game one of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images | Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

One of the coolest things about baseball is the way that it’s been around for a very, very long time. Take the Minnesota Golden Gophers, for example. Their baseball program is nearly 150 years old. I personally don’t know anyone old enough to have witnessed this team when it got started up, but that’s a pretty cool fact. 

Also, Minnesota has accomplished quite a few things in the nearly 150 year history of their baseball program. This is a Big Ten baseball team that is one of the most successful teams in the conference and arguably one of the most successful baseball teams in the Midwest. 

At least historically speaking, that is.

Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball history overview

Dating all the way back to 1876, the Golden Gophers have been pretty dang successful throughout the history of this team. Especially when considering that many Big Ten teams and Midwest teams struggle these days. Or have had deep, frustrating periods of struggles. Minnesota is consistent and generally solid. 

  • 32 NCAA Tournament appearances (most recently 2018)
  • 2 NCAA Regional Championships (1977, 2018)
  • 9 Big Ten Tournament Championships (1982, 1985, 1988, 1992, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2010, 2018)
  • 24 Regular Season Conference Championships

Who is the current head coach of the Golden Gophers? 

Going into his first season as the head coach of the Golden Gophers, Ty McDevitt is taking over a program he’s been a part of dating back to 2019 as a coach. Oh, and McDevitt is also a former Golden Gopher pitcher. He’s the right sort of guy for this job, it seems. 

Where do the Golden Gophers play? 

Opened back in 2013 following a reconstruction of the original facility from 1971, Siebert Field happens to be pretty dang inviting. There are 1420 seats set up and ready to go for fans and family members who’d like to be present. Also, Minnesota is able to access U.S. Bank Stadium for whenever the weather would otherwise get in the way.

When will the Washington Huskies face Minnesota baseball in 2025? 

Well, they won’t meet up. At least not during the 2025 regular season schedule. Right now, Washington and Minnesota aren’t guaranteed a chance to meet up this season during the regular season. But maybe something changed during the Big Ten Tournament or the NCAA Tournament.

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