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USA Today
27-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame adds veteran lefty Noah Rooney from Minnesota
New Notre Dame outfielder/catcher Drew Berkland is getting a familiar teammate for next season. Former Minnesota left-handed pitcher Noah Rooney has committed to play for the Fighting Irish. It's a big piece for ND, as the graduate transfer led the Gophers in wins (4), ERA (2.94) and saves (4) this past season. Over 22 appearances and 49 innings pitched, he struck out 36. The 6-foot, 170-pounder has struck out 80 and has an ERA of 3.73 over 108.2 career IP. Rooney is a big pickup for an Irish bullpen that desperately needed a veteran left-handed arm. The Irish lost Justin Mayes and Tore Indomenico to the transfer portal earlier this summer; only Brady Koester remains from last year's team. Three freshmen lefties are expected to arrive in South Bend this summer: Gian Gamelli, Dylan Singleton and Caden Crowell. But Crowell could be en route to the majors depending on what happens in the MLB Draft in July. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
14-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame lands baseball star transfer Drew Berkland from Minnesota
Notre Dame lands baseball star transfer Drew Berkland from Minnesota It's been a tough offseason for Notre Dame's baseball program after missing the NCAA Tournament, but the Fighting Irish received some good news Saturday. Minnesota graduate transfer Drew Berkland has committed to Notre Dame. The 6-foot, 190-pounder played outfield and also caught during his three-year career with the Golden Gophers. This past season, Berkland batted .293 with 10 doubles, 14 home runs, a team-high 53 RBI and a slugging percentage of .546 in 52 games. Berkland was arguably the Gophers best hitter last season but now has a new home for his final season of college baseball. He should immediately slot into the Irish's starting lineup, as either of his two positions, but with the departure of star Carson Tinney, catcher might be the best path. Notre Dame beat out Duke, Indiana, Kansas State, North Carolina and USC for Berkland's commitment. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
