Western Illinois University Athletics

Whether on the mound for the Leatherneck baseball team or in the classroom, Caden Kratz has been closing things down. So far this spring, Kratz has five saves and a .55 ERA for Western Illinois. He has recorded 19 strikeouts in 16.1 innings of work, making eight appearances.

Kratz has also been strong in the classroom, posting a 4.0 grade point average. The right-handed pitcher from Mason City, Iowa is majoring in Exercise Science.