University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics

2026 (Freshman): Redshirted in 2026 as he competed in less than 30 percent of contests...Played in one game with a home run in his first and only at-bat against Davis & Elkins...Hit an unblemished 1.000...Dean will have four years to play four. 

Prior to UMN Crookston: Dean has earned three varsity letters and is an Honor Roll student...He was an All-Conference performer...Dean served as hockey and baseball captain...He had the third highest slugging percentage in Holy Family history as a junior...Dean hit .400, with an .800 slugging percentage, and a .545 on-base percentage, with three home runs...Also earned Honorable Mention All-Conference...He volunteers at homeless shelters once a month. 

Personal: He is the son of Rich and Dana Dean...Dean plans to major in either health sciences or business administration at Minnesota Crookston...His dad Rich Dean played baseball at Mayville State University...His mom Dana Dean played volleyball and basketball at Mayville State...Both of his parents are in the Hall of Fame at Mayville State...His brother Dylan Dean is a commit for the University of Maine hockey team.