Ruediger grows up quickly for Kiwanis - Journal Times
The Ryan Ruediger file AGE: 22 (born July 14, 1993). FAMILY: Parents Eric and Colleen, sister Alyssa, a senior-to-be at St. Catherine’s. COLLEGE: Two years at Milwaukee Area Technical College, two years at UW-Parkside. Behind Ruediger, the Kiwanis are 14-3 and have won 11 straight games. PARKSIDE STATISTICS: As a senior, played in 40 of 41 games for the Rangers with 39 starts. defensively, in right field, had five assists and a. 974 fielding percentage. FAVORITE PLAYERS: Ruediger grew up a Chicago Cubs fan and his favorite player growing up was Sammy Sosa. Ruediger even got to meet Sosa and sit in his Lexus. Ruediger follows several players, including Bryce Harper of the Nationals and Mike Trout of the Angels. UNMATCHED VERSATILITY: Since beginning with the Kiwanis in 2009, Ruediger has played first base, left field, right field, designated hitter, catcher and shortstop. QUOTABLE: “It’s phenomenal how he can go from the outfield to first base to being behind the plate,” Kiwanis teammate KJ Banse said. Ryan Ruediger may have just turned 22, but in the eyes of the Racine Kiwanis baseball team, he’s a veteran. Source: journaltimes.com
