Murray State University Athletics
Podcasts
Kirk Rueter - Baseball
Murray State Hall of Fame
Published on 4/8/2020
Murray State Hall of Fame
Published on 4/8/2020
Kirk Rueter, Murray State baseball hall of famer joins the program to speak of his 13-year major league baseball career and how he got his start when legendary coach Johnny Reagan brought the lefty to MSU in 1989. By the time he was a junior, Rueter was the OVC Pitcher of the Year. Drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1991, he debuted about three years later in the big leagues where he won his first eight games. Rueter retired in 2005 as the winningest lefthander in San Francisco Giants history. Rueter also talks about pitching in the 2002 world series and how he got the nickname "Woody".
Listen Now
View All Podcasts
On the weekly Diamond Recap of the Racer Report Podcast, Murray State Baseball and Softball are playing in and winning big games in the last week. Dave Winder visits with head coaches Dan Skirka and Kara Amundson to get the inside look at the MSU squads. After a big week, MSU Baseball swept Illinois State in front of a record crowd and head to SIU for a showdown in Carbondale. The Racer Softball team is in the hunt for a MVC Tournament spot after splitting four games with Indiana State and SIU in the final games of the season at Racer Field.
Published on 4/23/2026
On the Racer Report Podcast with Dave Winder, an exclusive interview with Murray State women's golf coach Philip Nelson and reaction to the Racers winning their first Missouri Valley Conference championship. And a good time to catch up with men's basketball head coach Ryan Miller as roster building continues for the Racers heading into the 2026-27 season.
Published on 4/22/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings of Murray, a look at a busy home weekend for the Racers. Everything from the annual spring football game and the traditional singing of the Murray State fight song by the football team, to a sweep for Racer Baseball over Illinois State, and the Murray State women's golf team has started off in the lead after the first 18 holes of the Missouri Valley golf championship.
Published on 4/20/2026
In the history of both Murray State Baseball and Softball, the dramatic effect of a grand slam is remembered long after the ball goes over the wall. Dave Winder takes a trip down memory lane of some big grand slam moments for the Racers, including clutch performances for Jocelynn Rodgers in 2017 and Drew Vogel in 2024.
Published on 4/17/2026
