BAKER, WHITEHEAD JOIN HONEYBEES INAUGURAL ROSTER

Bismarck State Catcher/Outfielder and Miles CC Pitcher Coming to Minot for Summer Season

MINOT, ND – The Minot Honeybees continue to expand their roster ahead of their opening day, adding Bismarck State catcher/outfielder Dominique Baker and Miles Community College pitcher/infielder Peyton Whitehead to the team.

Baker, a native of Casper, Wyoming, has spent the last season playing for the Bismarck State Mystics, often playing as a catcher or a shortstop. In the 2024 season, the freshman has appeared in 47 games, totaling 147 at bats and recording 48 hits. She achieved an RBI of 27 and totals 22 doubles, 4 triples, and 3 home runs. On the defensive side, Baker has maintained a career fielding percentage of .905 across 79 games with a total 117 putouts. Outside of softball, Baker is pursuing biochemistry.

Baker was the first softball player from her high school, Natrona County High School, to sign with a college softball team, originally intending to attend Dakota College at Bottineau before accepting an offer from Bismarck State. Baker was a foundational member of her high school team, as the team had only existed for two season prior to her signing with Bismarck State. In her only two seasons with the team, Baker recorded a total 24 games played, a batting average of .327, and an RBI of 12. She also hit 4 doubles and 2 triples. She maintained a fielding average of .857 and 21 putouts.

A sophomore from Joliet (Laurel), Montana, Whitehead has split her time at Miles Community College between pitching and fielding. A right-handed pitcher, she has thrown in 44 total games across her collegiate career, starting in 31 and pitching 16 complete games in the 2024 season. In 2024, she averaged 5.15 strikeouts per game and a total 81 strikeouts this season for a career total of 165. She pitched one shutout this season.

Whitehead was recognized as the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week (March 18-24, 2024) pitching 15, striking out 16 batters, and holding an ERA of 1.40,

As an infielder, Whitehead typically plays first or second base, and across 50 games played, she has achieved a career 21 putouts – with 16 occurring in her most recent season – and an overall fielding percentage of .932.

On the offensive side, Whitehead boasts a career batting average of .444 and an on-base percentage of .643. She holds a career RBI of 7, and she hit one home run in the 2024 season.

Whitehead’s softball career extends back into her high school days, as she played on both her high school’s varsity softball team and the MT Xtreme club team. A starter in her senior year at Central Billings High School, Whitehead’s athletic abilities earned her 2nd Team All-Conference honors.

“We’re beyond excited to bring more players to Minot to play for the Honeybees this summer,” said Honeybees general manager Monica Hocking. “We can’t wait to share this team’s experience and talent with the community and with the Northwoods League.”

Fans eager to see Baker, Whitehead, and the Honeybees play in their debut season can visit honeybeessoftball.com for tickets, game schedules, and group opportunities. For real-time updates on all roster announcements and team news, follow the Honeybees on social media or sign up for their e-newsletter.