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EMU Alum Kratz Hitting Everything But “Rock-Bottom”

August 27, 2012Last updated September 10, 2013 by Paul Montana

Erik Kratz doesn’t like the phrase, “rock-bottom.” He finds it demoralizing – even morbid – and it implies that, as he put it, that he’s been “down and out.” But

Two EMU Alum Honored By Christopher Dock Mennonite High School

August 17, 2012Last updated October 15, 2012 by James De Boer

A pair of former Eastern Mennonite University athletes will be honored by their high school alma mater this fall, field hockey player Liza Heavener and baseball player Erik Kratz. Both

Kratz Living the Big League Dream

August 8, 2012Last updated September 10, 2013 by Mike Zucconi

Erik Kratz, a 2002 Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) graduate, has stepped up when the Philadelphia Phillies have needed him most. Kratz has filled in for starting catcher Carlos Ruiz and

EMU Alum Erik Kratz Movin’ up to the Majors

July 15, 2010 by

Eight years after graduating from EMU, Erik Kratz finally got the call he wanted – to the big leagues. Kratz, who still holds 21 season or career records at EMU,

EMU alum Erik Kratz gets ‘a major minor honor’

July 14, 2009 by Mike Barber, Daily News-Record

By Mike Barber, Daily News-Record EMU alum Erik Kratz has been named an All-Star in his first season in the Pittsburgh farm system. After seven years in the minor leagues,

Major League Baseball Manager to speak at EMU

December 22, 2006 by Jim Bishop

Charlie Manuel, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), will be guest speaker 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Eastern Mennonite University for a benefit dinner for the EMU baseball team.

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