(Wausau) – This weeks featured player hails from Purdue University, and will join the Woodchucks roster for the 2013 season. Brandon Krieg, a sophomore infielder for the Boilermakers, has played in all 18 games so far this season, starting in 17 of them. In those 18 games, Krieg has compiled a .238 average with 1 home run, 7 RBI and 5 stolen bases.
In limited playing time as a freshman, Krieg saw action in 12 games, being used mostly as a pinch runner and a defensive replacement. As a senior at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis he hit .495 with 14 extra-base hits. As a junior he hit .360 and was 18 for 18 on stolen base attempts. Krieg helped lead Lawrence to three consecutive county titles and two Conference Indiana championships.
The Woodchucks season begins May 29th at Athletic Park when the Green Bay Bullfrogs come to town. First pitch is at 6:35pm. Season tickets, 7-game packs, luxury suites and group outing packages are on sale now. To book yours or get more information, call the Woodchucks office at (715) 845-5055.
