Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball named, Waconia coach honored
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins Community Fund and the Minnesota All Sports Alliance are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball Awards, presented by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.
Mr. Baseball 2025 is Owen Marsolek, a left-handed pitcher from Duluth Marshall High School who has committed to Western Kentucky University.
Ms. Softball 2025 is Carter Raymond, a right-handed pitcher from Randolph High School who has committed to the University of Minnesota.
Award winners and finalists, which represent the finest senior players in the state of Minnesota, were selected by a panel of high school and college coaches. Athletic and character attributes, as well as season accomplishments, were considered. Marsolek and Raymond were recognized during a ceremony this afternoon at Target Field and will be honored by the Twins by throwing out a first pitch before an upcoming 2025 home game.
The other 2025 Mr. Baseball finalists were: Nick Bowron, a catcher and first baseman from Rochester Lourdes High School (committed to Creighton University); Jack Butterworth, a right-handed pitcher from Minnetonka High School (committed to Arizona State University); Blake Eckerle, a catcher and infielder from White Bear Lake Area High School (committed to the University of Utah); Noah Filer, a right-handed pitcher from Wayzata High School (committed to Purdue University); Will Haas, a left-handed pitcher from Rockford High School (committed to the University of Tennessee); Sam Haugen, an outfielder and right-handed pitcher from Esko High School (committed to Minnesota State University, Mankato); and Hunter VaDeer, a right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Lyle-Pacelli High School (committed to Creighton University).
The other 2025 Ms. Softball finalists were: Maddy Freking, a shortstop from Anoka High School (committed to the University of St. Thomas); Jorey Fry, a right-handed pitcher and outfielder from Rosemount High School (committed to Minnesota State University, Mankato); Kendall Kotzmacher, a catcher and infielder from White Bear Lake Area High School (committed to Western Michigan University); Avery Lerfald, a first baseman and outfielder from Tri-City United High School (committed to Luther College); Caitlyn Rosha, a shortstop from St. Anthony Village High School (committed to St. Cloud State University); Kylinn Stangl, a right-handed pitcher and third baseman from Mankato East High School (committed to the University of Minnesota); and Mya Tautges, a right-handed pitcher and shortstop from Brainerd High School (committed to the University of St. Thomas).
Today’s Target Field awards ceremony also recognized Mark Grundhofer of Waconia High School and Jeff Annis of Maple River High School and Gustavus Adolphus College for their lifetime achievements in coaching.
About the Minnesota Twins Community Fund
Established in 1991, the Minnesota Twins Community Fund’s mission is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through an association with baseball, softball, and the Minnesota Twins. Since its inception, the Fund has invested more than $24 million to support and empower youth in Twins Territory through programs, grantmaking and partnerships. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors representing communities across Twins Territory. For more information about Minnesota Twins Community Fund grants and programs, please visit twinscommunityfund.org.
About the Minnesota All Sports Alliance
Since 1954 the Minnesota All Sports Alliance has been involved in the Minnesota sports community. The group is well known for spearheading sales of more than $1.2 million dollars in A2 bonds that led to building the Metropolitan Stadium. They continue to raise awareness and resources for amateur athletes.
Press Release Courtesy Minnesota Twins
