Valpo’s strikeout-heavy righty with late-inning trust
In the 2026 season, Ryan Kruse has been a high-leverage bullpen arm for Valparaiso, striking out 22 batters in 18 1/3 innings before a season-ending injury cut his year short. He’s a right-handed reliever who attacks with confidence, has already earned saves in key spots, and has shown he can handle pressure against conference and non-conference lineups. The fit? If a team wants a competitive, strikeout-forward RHP with upside and academic discipline, Kruse is a very workable add—just with the obvious health caveat.
