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| Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Zeeland, Mich.
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| High School:
Zeeland
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-9
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| Position:
Third Base
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College: 2005: Slated to gain valuable experience at third base . . . Strong and athletic . . . Offensive threat who can hit with power . . . Gutsy performer.
High School: Recognized as Zeeland High School's Athlete of the Year both as a junior and senior . . . Graduated in 2004 . . . Coached by Eric Rozema . . . Earned All-O.K. Red Lakeshore Conference and Zeeland Record All-Area plaudits in senior season after hitting .433 with a .654 slugging percentage . . . Registered 11 doubles, three triples and two home runs with 30 runs scored in 2004 season as ZHS posted a 27-5 overall mark while claiming the conference title . . . Two-time (2003-04) team captain . . . Batted .290 during junior year after notching a .318 average in sophomore campaign . . . Twice chosen as team's Best Offensive Player and Best Defensive Performer apiece . . . Garnered honorable mention all-conference accolades in basketball during senior year . . . Played key role in Chix capturing both conference and district championship crowns in basketball . . . Three-time team Most Valuable Player in basketball and volleyball . . . Captained both the Chix basketball and volleyball squads during final prep year . . . National Honor Society member . . . Involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Personal: Born 2/13/86 in Zeeland, Mich. . . . Daughter of Dave and Patricia Kraai . . . Father is a plumber and mother is employed as a nurse . . . Majoring in nursing.
On Deck With Kraai:
Why I chose Ferris State: Has a reputable nursing program
The motto I live by: You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them
My friends tell me I'm: a good listener
What has been the most thrilling moment of your life outside of sports?: Winning the basketball district championship my senior year
Something unusual about me is that: I had stitches seven times
When I step on the field I think: about what needs to be done to win the game
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: The players because they're all really fun to be around and are nice
My worst fear is: spiders
My role model is: Joy Pyper, a teacher at my high school, who has been a great influence and seems to do everything right. She's also an amazingly cheerful person who has accomplished a lot
My best non-athletic talent is: mathematics
Advice to youngsters: Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something. Set goals for yourself!
I can't live without: laughter
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