The five seniors returning to the Gophers for 2021 season:
Amber Fiser, pitcher: The 2019 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year and All-America honoree has 82 career wins and 811 strikeouts.
MaKenna Partain, second base: The single-season program record holder with 66 runs scored in 2019 as the Gophers’ leadoff hitter.
Carlie Brandt, shortstop: She has played eight positions —every one except catcher in her Gophers career.
Katelyn Kemmetmueller, third base: She was an All-Big Ten defensive team selection in 2019.
Brooke Vander Heide, center field: The Brigham Young transfer hit .246 this year while going 5-for-5 on stolen bases.
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