The Jim Falls Sturgeons enter 2022 with an ever-maturing core of young veterans (and a couple of old ones), bolstered by a smattering of fresh hopefuls. The team bases its hope for improving on a 5-15 record on a deep pitching staff and an expected rebound from some hitters who fell off from previous production in ’21.
Ryan Krumenauer certainly did not fall off as he led the way offensively, batting .377 with a .410 slugging percentage, leading the team in hits at 23-61, tying for the lead in Runs and RBI with 8 each, and flashing a web gem worthy infield glove. Tristin Hable cruised to .300 at 12-40 while slugging .425, and Nick Pitsch stroked .333 in limited action. Wyatt Keyeski led the team in On Base Percentage at .444. The Sturgeons also stepped up their long ball action, getting dingers from Hable, Austin Sykora, Bob Maurer, and Jake Eslinger.
On the mound, Manager Pete Thaler led in ERA at 4.46 with 24 Ks in 40.1 innings. Meanwhile, Isaac Lindstrom struck out 30 in 31.2 innings. Each of them picked up 2 wins, with Dylan Waters securing the fifth.
Two highlights of the 2021 season were the dedications of the new dugouts at Grudem Field in honor of erstwhile stars and CRBL Hall-of-Famers Roger Bergeron and Dave Hepfler. The team and everyone involved want to thank Joe Luther who conceived of and oversaw the production of the dugouts as his Eagle Scout project. Look for more heroes from Jim Falls’ past to be recognized this year and in the years to come.
The Sturgeons invite you to partake of the pleasures of the ballpark in ‘22. Their fervent hope is that after the Covid-altering trials of the last two seasons, maybe only catchers and umpires will need to wear masks this time around.
See you at the game!
ROSTER: Peter Thaler (Manager), Kole Smith, Ryan Krumenauer, AJ Schemenauer, Ravin Keyeski, Wyatt Keyeski, Dylan Waters, Bob Maurer, Mitch Howard, Jake Eslinger, Tristin Hable, Isaac Lindstrom, Will Jacobson, Nick Frazier, Nick Pitsch, Justin Toman, Austin Sykora, Teig Pjerllberg, Eli Hable, Evan Dennis, Hunter Martell
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Grudem Field – Jim Falls, WI
Jim Falls Sturgeons 2022 CRBL Schedule
Coach Pete Thaler
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Jim Falls Sturgeons – Hall of Fame List
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Randy Rubenzer | Third base, Outfield |
| Paul McIlquham | Catcher, Second base, Outfield |
| Russ Nelson | Pitcher, Utility |
| Rick Rubenzer | Coach, Utility |
| Eddie Atkinson | Scorekeeper |
| Butch Pitsch | Shortstop, Outfield |
| Ron Rubenzer | First base, Outfield |
| Rick Goettl | Pitcher |
| Frank Atkinson | Pitcher, Shortstop |
| Roger Bergeron | Third base, Coach, Outfield |
| Dave Hepfler | Pitcher, Third base |