Butler University Athletics

Coach Farley on Montagano: "Alex played several positions for uslast year in a utility role. He can catch, play the outfield orplay a corner infield position. His best tool is his bat. He makesconsistent hard contact and knows how to move runners. He is one ofthe more vocal leaders on our team." 2008: Started in 23 of his 31games played...batted .288 with a .412 on base percentage...hit.349 in 16 Horizon League games...boasted a .417 on base percentageagainst league foes...totaled six multi-hit games...went 5-for-11(.455) with an RBI and four runs scored in a three-game seriesagainst Wright State (April 11-12)...finished 4-for-12 (.333) withfour runs scored in a three-game set at Valparaiso (April25-26)...2007: Started in 28 of his 35 games played...his .282batting average is the third-best among returning players...posted10 multi-hit games...went 2-for-3 with a double and three runsscored against UIC (4/21)...went 4-for-6 in two games atValparaiso, notching a double, home run and five RBI...2006: Playedin 11 games, including four starts...went 2-for-2 in the first gameof a doubleheader against UIC before singling in his only at bat ofthe second game (5/13)...went 1-for-2 with a run scored againstMarian (4/5) and IPFW (5/17)...High School: First team all-areacatcher/designated hitter at Chesterton High School...team captainand all-conference performer...batted .376 with six home runs as ajunior and .372 as a senior...earned two varsity baseballletters...high school coach: Jack Campbell...Personal: Born July15, 1986...son of Nick and Dara Montagano...marketing major.