ARCANUM – Arcanum senior Bryce Kramer has signed to continue his baseball career with the Edison State Community College Chargers while pursuing a degree in nursing.
Kramer, the son of Nicki and Kirk Kramer, plans to work toward his registered nursing license during his time at Edison.
“I plan to get my nursing license, RN,” Kramer said. “If I don’t play after two years, I plan on finding a hospital that is willing to pay to further my education. But if I’m able to play baseball and further my education, then that’s what I’m going to do.”
The Arcanum standout has one final season remaining with the Arcanum Trojans, where he will again serve as the team’s starting catcher.
“Bryce has been our catcher since he was a sophomore,” said veteran Arcanum baseball coach Randy Baker. “He developed into a really good baseball player.”
Kramer earned Western Ohio Athletic Conference Second Team All-Conference honors last season, batting .338 with 10 runs scored and 12 RBI while posting an impressive .995 fielding percentage behind the plate.
“Bryce is very coachable and a hard worker,” Baker added. “He is always there.”
Arcanum Superintendent John Stephens praised Kramer’s commitment in the classroom as well.
“Bryce is a hard worker and a good student-athlete,” Stephens said. “He understands the value of doing what you need to do in the classroom.”
At Edison, Chargers head coach Chris Wamsley envisions Kramer filling multiple roles.
“When I talked to Coach Wamsley, he said I could either be their catcher or play first base,” Kramer noted. “Ultimately, he wanted me on the team because of the way I hit.”
Kramer also expressed gratitude to the many coaches who helped him along the way.
“I want to thank all my coaches and teammates,” Kramer said. “Coach Baker gave me a shot my sophomore year behind the plate and has been a big role model for me, along with Coach Rench. Connor Pohl for all the extra work he puts in with my teammates and me. My travel coach, Darren, gave me an opportunity late this summer, and Chad Henry gave me a chance back in eighth grade when I didn’t have a team. I stuck with him all the way through my sophomore year.”
With one more season in a Trojan uniform ahead of him, Kramer now has his next chapter firmly in place—continuing his baseball career while preparing for a future in nursing.
