Prior to GVSU:
Spent two years at Moraine Valley Community College...Played for Mike Kashirsky...Earned all-america, all-region and All-Skyway Conference honors as a sophomore...Hit .430 with two HR, five triples and 55 RBI during sophomore campaign.

High School
Prepped at Argo Community High School under head coach Greg Kolke...Hit .409 as a senior with nine HR and 12 doubles...Earned all-conference honors.

Personal
Born in Oaklawn, Ill...Son of Alan and Elizabeth Kruse...Enjoys fishing and hanging out with friends.