Minnesota State Catcher Adam Ellingson Dies

The Minnesota State baseball program is in mourning after redshirt freshman catcher Adam Ellingson, 20, died Tuesday morning.

“It is with a heavy heart that Maverick Athletics announces the passing of one of its own, as we are deeply saddened by the loss of Adam Ellingson—a second-year student-athlete in our baseball program,” Minnesota state director of athletics Kevin Buisman said in a news release. “In Adam’s relatively short time on our campus and with our program, he had already made a significant impact and was successful both on the field and in the classroom. Adam modeled the attributes of commitment, passion, and leadership and he will certainly be missed by his teammates and coaches who will honor his memory in moving forward. As an athletic department and university, we extend our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, and all others affected by this tragic loss.”

According to the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Minnesota Department of Health is investigating to determine the cause of Ellingson’s sudden death.

Ellingson had redshirted in 2016 after being a catcher/pitcher on Lourdes baseball team and a member of Lourdes’ 2014 Class AAA championship football team.

“We are all deeply saddened by Adam’s loss,” Minnesota State head coach Matt Magers said in a news release. “He represented all of the qualities we look for in a Maverick Baseball student-athlete.”

Minnesota State, a Division II program, is scheduled to begin its season on Feb. 25. Memorial services for Ellingson are pending, the school said.