Lynn University

Junior (2014): Appeared in 13 games, makingthree starts on the mound…went 3-0 with a 2.81 earned runaverage and 23 strikeouts in 25.2 innings pitched…heldopponents to a .221 batting average…began the year with 13.1scoreless innings over five appearances…made his debutagainst Stillman (2/16) where he tossed one frame…startedhis first career game against Southern New Hampshire (3/3),throwing three scoreless innings and allowing one hit with twostrikeouts…threw a career-high 4.1 innings of relief againstWinona State (3/9), holding the Warriors scoreless with twoK’s to earn his first victory…fanned three over threeinnings in a start against Palm Beach Atlantic (4/1)…madehis final start of the season against the Sailfish and struck out acareer-high four batters while allowing two runs, one earned, onthree hits.

Prior to Lynn: Played one year at BrookdaleCommunity College…appeared in five games with fourstarts…went 2-1 with 1.46 earned-run average and 22strikeouts in 24.2 innings pitched…led the team in ERA.

High School: Attended Ocean Township HighSchool.

Personal: Born April 22, 1993…son ofMaryann and Warren Kruse…has two siblings; Caity andCassidy…criminal justice major…aspires for a careerin computer forensics…enjoys fishing and going to the beachin his spare time…favorite athlete is Mariano Rivera.