Butler University Athletics

Coach Farley on DePotter: "Evan is one of three pitchers wethink could be very effective in a late relief/closer type role. Hehas above average stuff, and he is very effective when he throwslow strikes. His fastball and knuckle curve are both plus pitches.He is one of the seniors we are counting on." 2008: One of theBulldogs' top relievers, appearing in 15 games out of the pen...his3.91 ERA was the lowest mark among the team's regulars...had astring of 11.1 innings over seven appearances without allowing anearned run...struck out eight during that span...scattered two hitsand struck out three in 3.0 innings at UIC on April 5...set downthe side on strikes in an inning of work against Cincinnati onApril 16...earned his only save of the year at Indianapolis (April29), striking out three in 1.1 innings...2007: Came out of thebullpen in 16 of his 17 games pitched...finished fourth amongButler pitchers with at least 30 innings pitched with a 4.50ERA...allowed 2.0 earned runs while striking out eight in afive-inning start against IU-Southeast (3/6)...yielded one earnedrun in 5.1 innings of relief against Cleveland State (3/30)...2006:Made 11 appearances in relief, recording two saves...High School:Named honorable mention on the All-Metro North team as a pitcher atHamilton Southeastern High School...posted a 3-2 record with a 2.58earned run average and 47 strikeouts in 43 innings in 2005...helpedlead high school team to an 18-9 record as a senior...high schoolcoach: Curry Harden...Personal: Born May 1, 1987...son of Dave andDebbie DePotter...marketing major.