Sheyenne's Jake Dangerud finds his fit by committing to NDSU baseball

Rob Beer / Forum file photo By Andrew Haugland Today at 6:45 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? WEST FARGO — During the Prep Baseball Future games in Georgia last summer, West Fargo Sheyenne junior Jake Dangerud got to brush shoulders with some of the top prospects from the 2028 class. It was during the event that a future in Division I college baseball could be in Dangerud’s future. ADVERTISEMENT “I thought I competed just as well with them,” Dangerud told The Forum. On Saturday, that future became reality. Dangerud announced his commitment to North Dakota State via social media. “It was all about finding a team that best fits me (and) where I can make an immediate impact,” Dangerud said. “North Dakota State made it really clear that they really wanted me.” Chris Flynn / Forum file photo The 6-foot-1 Dangerud, who bats and throws left, said he’s projected to play first base. He added he can also play the outfield if needed. Dangerud batted .495 with 36 RBIs and five home runs for Sheyenne last season. He is the third Mustang to commit to the Bison over the past two years. Pitcher Hudson Dinger and infielder Max Zenker also joined the program. “Dinger was at my visit,” Dangerud said. “He really persuaded me to go be a Bison. I’m super happy I get to be along for the ride with him.” West Fargo native Andy Young, who was hired as an assistant coach at NDSU over the summer, also played a role in the Bison landing Dangerud. ADVERTISEMENT “We would go to his barn and do an hour of hitting,” Dangerud said. “That’s really what pushed me over the edge.” Prep Baseball noted that offensively Dangerud “has a solid bat speed” and “has a knack for finding barrel.” The site listed him as having a 96-mph exit velocity and “reads hops well” defensively. “I have the ability to run a lot of baseballs out of the park,” Dangerud said. “(I’m) also a guy who’s not going to strike out a lot.” Dangerud added that he’s still improving on his speed and hopes that the Bison program will help him take the next steps in his development. As he enters his junior year this spring, Dangerud said he wants to add to his team trophy case next season. “I want to bring a couple state championships to coach (Jason Beilke) of Sheyenne and coach (Jordan Rheault) over at West Fargo baseball,” Dangerud said. “We’re all working as a team to get back up to that championship level.” David Samson / Forum file photo Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags PREP SPORTS WEST FARGO SHEYENNE MUSTANGS WEST FARGO PATRIOTS BASEBALL BISON MEN'S BASEBALL By Andrew Haugland After graduating from North Dakota State University, Haugland joined the Forum in January of 2023. Readers can reach him at 701-241-5508 or by emailing [email protected] Twitter Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Prep East Grand Forks volleyball sweeps Barnesville to punch ticket to state for first time in program history 12h ago · By Ryan Spitza Prep USHL's goal-scoring leaders tally in Force win 13h ago · By Forum staff Prep Alexandria sets tone early, outlasts Moorhead for Section 8-4A volleyball title 14h ago · By Blake Durham ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads College Jed Klang nears Cobbers TD catch record to help spark home win 17h ago · By Eric Peterson Business Sisters developing Kindro app to help users find their chosen family 1d ago · By Stephanie Dickerson College Dragons keep Jimmies winless after road victory 15h ago · By Forum staff Moorhead How will vacant Moorhead City Council, Moorhead School Board seats be filled? 1d ago · By Ingrid Harbo