The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team announced the addition of Ben Goelz (LHP/OF, 5-10 175, Maple Lake/Dakota County Technical College) to their signing class. 
Goelz hit .363 during the 2021 season with 28 runs scored, seven doubles, three triples, and 15 RBIs. He posted a .478 on-base percentage and a .505 slugging percentage. Goelz added 12 stolen bases during the 2021 season. As a pitcher, he appeared in seven games with six starts. Golez went 3-1 and pitched 17.2 innings. He had 21 strikeouts and 18 walks.
In 2020, Goelz hit .400 with 12 runs scored, three doubles, and eight RBIs. He tallied five stolen bases. He appeared in 1.1 innings on the mound during the 2020 season.
In high school, Goelz attended Maple Lake High School. He was a three-time First Team All-Central Minnesota Conference pick in high school. Goelz was a four-time All-Section pick and a two-time Silver Slugger selection. He was named to the All-State team. Goelz was a two-time Academic All-American at Dakota County Technical College.
“We are elated to sign an elite student-athlete like Ben,” said UMC Baseball Head Coach Steve Gust. “He can do a lot of things on the field both as a position player and left-handed pitcher. He can run, throw and hit for a high average and on-base percentage. We believe he will be an everyday player but is really intriguing on the mound. His numbers as a pitcher are above average. He adds much-needed depth as a left-handed pitcher. And most importantly, he is a great student in the classroom.”
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