Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2002
- Class:
- 1995
A native of Hillsboro, Ohio, Nartker earned three Varsity "K's" from 1992-1995 and was a three-time All-MAC selection. The right-hander was named MAC Pitcher of the Year in 1993 and 1995 (the first pitcher in MAC history to accomplish this feat) and was named to the All-Mideast Region First Team in those years as well. He helped the Golden Flashes to three regular-season and two MAC Tournament titles and established school records for victories in a season (10) and innings pitched (103.1). He was named to the All-America Third Team in 1993 and was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 36th round in 1994. Nartker elected to return to school for his senior season and reported to the Ft. Wayne Wizards following the 1995 season. He pitched briefly for the Bisalia, CA Oaks in 1996 before returning to Kent State to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in special education.
