Butler University Athletics

Coach Farley on Betsch: "Rick has been through two shouldersurgeries in the past couple of seasons, which has limited hisplaying time for us. He has never complained about the tough luckthat came his way, and he has worked incredibly hard to put himselfback in position to start as either an outfielder or DH in hissenior year. Rick is a respected leader on our team."

2008: Team leader with seven steals in nine attempts...startedin 24 of his 38 games played during the year...batted .284 with 12RBI and 14 runs scored...boasted a .381 on base percentage and a.343 slugging percentage...totaled seven multi-hit games...went4-for-8 with an RBI and run scored in two games at SouthernIllinois (March 9-10)...had three hits at Valparaiso on April25...went 3-for-4 with two runs scored against Cleveland State onMay 17...2007: Played in 33 games, starting in 21...finished thirdon the team with a .310 batting average...tied for second on thesquad with five steals...fourth on the team with 22 hits...had sixmulti-hit games...hit both of his home runs in the Horizon LeagueTournament against Youngstown State (5/24)...went 1-for-2 with fourwalks, three runs scored and three RBI against Huntington(3/13)...finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored at IPFW(5/9)...totaled four hits, three RBI and two runs scored againstMilwaukee (5/18)...2006: Played in 15 games his freshman season,starting in five contests...collected three hits and scored arun...walked four times...High School: Team captain at LaSalle HighSchool...batted .360 with 27 runs batted in, 32 runs scored and 12stolen bases as a senior...honorable mention all-conferencelinebacker on high school football team...earned two varsityletters each in baseball and football...high school coach: PatO'Conner...Personal: Born November 1, 1986...son of Rick and BeckyBetsch...finance major.