Comments on: Three alumni athletes inducted into EMU Hall of Honor

By: Joan Chamberlain

Joan Chamberlain — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:47:11 +0000

Yes, it’s been fun watching Erik play with the Brewers.

Let’s not forget about Larry Sheets, the first EMU grad to play in the MLB. Having already signed with the Orioles, he played basketball and was inducted into EMU’s Hall of Honor for basketball in 1983. He went on to play in the MLB for Baltimore, Detroit and Seattle.

Two outstanding people and baseball players whom I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and watching play in person.

By: Moderator

Moderator — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:14:25 +0000

In reply to Bob Eshleman.

Yes, Erik Kratz was inducted in 2012. We’re also enjoying his current success and the well-deserved attention he is getting. Here’s some recent coverage you might be interested in:

/now/news/2018/09/opportunity-knocks-veteran-catcher-erik-kratz-looks-to-help-brewers-into-the-playoffs/

/now/news/2018/10/kratz-brewers-head-to-national-league-championship-series/

Go Brewers!

By: Bob Eshleman

Bob Eshleman — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:10:31 +0000

I assume that Erik Kratz is already in EMU’s Hall of Fame. He is finally getting the recognition he deserves as a catcher with be Brewers both for his offence and defense. The only Mennonite and EMU graduate I know of who has made it to the Major Leagues
Go Erik!