Where is Erik Kratz now?

Now, Kratz is home in Pennsylvania with his wife and their children as he thinks about his next steps in baseball.

How old is Erik Kratz?

41 years (June 15, 1980)Erik Kratz / Age

How much does Erik Kratz make?

507,500 USD (2016)Erik Kratz / Salary

How tall is Erik Kratz?

6′ 4″Erik Kratz / Height

Did Erik Kratz retire?

Veteran catcher Erik Kratz, who had two different stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, is retiring from Major League Baseball. After playing in 16 games for the New York Yankees in 2020, Kratz, now 40, says his career is over. “My next season will not be as a player, that’s for sure,” Kratz said Friday evening.

Where did Erik Kratz go to high school?

Eastern Mennonite University
Dock Mennonite Academy 9-12 Campus
Erik Kratz/Education

Erik Floyd Kratz (born June 15, 1980) is an American professional baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Kratz played baseball at Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and then Eastern Mennonite University. He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 29th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft.

What happened to Mike Kratz?

On June 21, 2015, Kratz was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox. He was designated for assignment on June 25, and elected free agency on June 29. Kratz signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners on July 2, 2015. He was released on July 15. On July 17, 2015, Kratz signed a minor league deal with the Phillies.

What is Ryan Kratz job?

Kratz was named the best catcher in the tournament. Kratz is a member of the Souderton, Pennsylvania Mennonite Church. Up until 2009, he worked a construction job in the winter to support his family. Kratz and wife Sarah have two sons, Brayden and Ethan, and a daughter, Avery.

Is Kratz still playing baseball 2020?

On November 6, 2020, Kratz announced his retirement in a video posted to Google and his Twitter account. On October 10, 2019, he was selected for the United States national baseball team in the 2019 WBSC Premier 12. In the tournament, he batted .381/.435/.714, with two home runs, and three RBI, in 21 at bats.