Kutztown University Athletics

Jim Gerner, ’96, was a four-year member of the baseball team, playing outfield for the Golden Bears from 1993-96.  Gerner finished his time at KU with career records in at-bats, runs, hits, RBIs, doubles, triples — which is still intact — homers, walks, total bases and games played. He set the single season school record for at-bats, RBIs and doubles. He finished with a career batting average of .343, with 122 runs, 41 doubles, 13 triples, 15 homers and 113 RBIs. He was named the KU Male Rookie of the Year in 1993, starting in 30 games with a .418 batting average. In 1994, he led the Golden Bears to 20 wins, and in 1995, he was named to the All-PSAC East Second Team, starting in 46 games as KU went 28-19. During his senior season, he batted .380 with 41 RBIs. He started in 39 games, en route to being named the PSAC East Player of the Year. He also was a ECAC South All-Star and an All-PSAC East First Team member.  He currently works for RTC Direct Mail, Inc. as a PC Technician.  A graduate of Hamburg High School, Gerner and his wife, Amanda, have two daughters, Halle and Lexi.