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.
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