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Ryan Sturm

Nickname: Sturmy

Bat/Throw: R/R

Birthday: 7/17

Years Playing With The Tigers: 2001-present

Position(s): 1B

High School/Graduation Year: Springfield High School - Class of 2002

College: THE St. Cloud State University

Best Part Of Playing Amateur Baseball: There are a lot of things I enjoy about amateur ball but the most important part is the fact that i get to play in front of my parents.

Thoughts On Kyle Kraska: The guy gets "stuff" done. He's a gamer, no doubt about it. Probably one of the most clutch performers I have ever played with and pretty glad that he's on my team or I would probably have our pitchers throw at him...just kidding Krack.

Other baseball experience (coaching, other teams): 4 years at THE St. Cloud State University

Favorite Baseball Memory: The 2007 NCC Tournament

Worst Baseball Memory: Has not happened yet, but it's coming up when I play my last game in a Huskies Uniform

Favorite Baseball Movie: For the Love of the Game

Person Most Responsible For Developing Your Love For The Game Of Baseball: My parents

Best Teammate You've Ever Played With: There are a lot of them out there but I would have to say Kyle Resser.

Favorite Song: Growing Pains - Ludacris

Favorite Food: Chipotle Chicken Fajita Burrito

Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints

Family: I am the baby of 6. Robert and Sharon (parents) Mary, Karie, Randy, Ann, and Shauna.

Job: Summer internship

Random Fact: The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates by ripping the male's head off.

Parting Thoughts: It would suck to be a male praying mantis.