Gophers baseball adds Louisville OF from the transfer portal

Originally posted on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 9:28 AM ET

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Louisville transfer outfielder Michael Lippe committed to Gophers baseball on Wednesday, giving them another veteran bat, as they look to recoup their roster this offseason.

PORTAL: Louisville transfer OF Michael Lippe (@Michael_Lippe17) has committed to Minnesota, per @64Analytics

110 at-bats in two seasons with the Cardinals; .282 career average, with 1 HR and 14 RBIs. https://t.co/ydZHCJ6PQJ pic.twitter.com/H8j10pcKfN
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Lippe played 41 games last season on a Lousiville team that made it all the way to the College World Series. In two seasons with the Cardinals he had 110 at-bats. He compiled a .282 batting average with one home run and 14 RBIs.

Hailing from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Lippe is a traditional redshirt junior and he'll have two years of eligibility remaining. He's currently playing with the Madison Mallards in the Northwoods League this summer. He's batting .273 with two home runs and eight RBIs.

The Gophers were hit hard when Drew Berkland opted to enter the transfer portal, but they've recouped nicely with Lippe and Belmont's Ty Allen who both could compete for a significant role next season.