AJ Kruzel begins his coaching career as Bradley's volunteer assistant for the 2016-17 season. Kruzel joins the Braves from Henderson State University, where he graduated in May with his degree in business management.
A second baseman, Kruzel played three seasons at Henderson State, highlighted by a trip to the NCAA Division II World Series during his junior season in 2015. Kruzel was named to the NCAA Central Region All-Tournament Team during that 2015 postseason run after batting .385 (5-13) with four RBI's during the regional, including a 10th-inning, leadoff double in the championship game against St. Cloud State.