2009: Led the team in stolen bases with 9...also led the team in total plate appearances (139) and at bats (123)...also tied for the team lead in triples (1) and was third in walks (12) and fifth on the team in hits (28) and total bases (41)...hit his first collegiate home run against Hamline on Apr. 15...had seven multiple hit games...only player on the team to start all 33 games.

2008: Played in 31 of 32 games for the Cobbers this year...led the team in steals attempts (9) and steals (8), was fourth in runs scored (19), third in hits (28) and doubles (28) and was second on the team in walks (14)

Personal: .Letter winner in hockey, baseball and football...Team MVP...son of Guy and Lori...hobbies include fishing and hunting

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "Education, and to play two sports. "

What do you like best about Concordia? "Football and Baseball"

The KRAUSE File:

Nickname: Krauser

One word that best describes me: Smooth

Place I would most like to visit: Playboy Mansion

Favorite food: Seafood

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

Favorite movies: Boondock Saints, Shawshank Redemption, Bill Durham

Favorite TV show: Entorage

Favorite musical groups: country

Favorite book: Ice Magic

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Heart

Best class ever taken at Concordia:

Coaching Baseball

The two people I would most like to meet: Joe Mauer, Adam Sandler

Nobody knows how much I like to: Hunt/Fish

The biggest influence on my baseball career: Grandpa

Greatest personal sports moment: going 6 for 6 in state senior year

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Tennis

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

My dream job is: professional hunter