FARGO, N.D. - University of Minnesota Crookston pitcher Jake Dykhoff, who recently completed his career for the Golden Eagles, signed a professional contract with the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks of the American Association. Dykhoff joins former Golden Eagle Will Zimmerman, who is competing for the Sussex County Miners of the Frontier League, as former Golden Eagles who are currently competing in professional baseball.

He joins former Golden Eagles Zach Seipel, Zimmerman, Matthew Dallas, and Paul Krebs as former Minnesota Crookston players to compete in professional baseball. Dykhoff is slated to start Tuesday, May 16 at 11 a.m., against the WInnipeg Goldeyes at Newman Outdoor Field.

Dykhoff set the program's records for strikeouts in a career, strikeouts in a season, and most strikeouts in a game (14). He was an All-NSIC First Team selection in 2023 and an All-NSIC Second Team pick in 2021. Dykhoff was a three-time NSIC Pitcher of the Week in 2023, and also was named NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week, and NCBWA National Pitcher of the Week. In 2023, he was 8-4 with a 4.15 ERA in 14 appearances as a redshirt senior. Dykhoff struck out 107 and walked 18 in 2023.