PRIOR TO XAVIER: First baseman/outfielder as well as a pitcher from Romeoville, Illinois, where he attended Romeoville High School...Played for Coach Michael Skroch at Romeoville...In 2021, batted .352 with 38 RBIs and 18 extra base hits... On the mound, pitched 39.2 innings in 2021, collecting 48 strikeouts with a 4-1 record...Earned a spot on the Illinois Southwest Prairie All-Conference Team following the season.

 

PERSONAL: Majoring in Sport Marketing/Management at Xavier...The son of Michael and June Kolze...Has two younger siblings, Julia and Harrison.