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| Class:
Junior
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| Hometown:
Marquette, Mich.
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| High School:
Marquette
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| Bats/Throws:
Right/Right
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| Height:
5-8
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| Position:
Pitcher
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College: 2004: An integral part of the Bulldogs' pitching corps . . . Displayed improvement in control and speed of pitches in fall season . . . Continues to increase strength annually . . . Confidence and durability levels have increased since her arrival . . . Showed the desire during fall practice to contribute offensively in a hitting capacity . . . Striving to develop overall pitching skills . . . A former walk-on.
2003: A National Fastpitch Coaches Association Scholar-Athlete pick . . . Started five of seven contests . . . Completed the campaign winless in five decisions while registering a 4.96 ERA . . . Pitched a season-high eight innings and recorded four strikeouts vs. Lock Haven (3/10) at Florida Rebel Spring Games Tourney . . . Struck out two batters on three occasions -- vs. St. Xavier (3/12), at Grand Valley State (4/1) and at Hillsdale (4/18) . . . Gave up two runs on six hits in seven innings vs. St. Xavier . . . Notched her first career hit on a single in second game at Hillsdale (4/18).
2002: Appeared in two games . . . Posted a victory in her only pitching appearance vs. Shippensburg (3/16) by allowing one run on eight hits in 3-1 victory . . . Finished the season with a 1.00 ERA . . . Struck out three Shippensburg batters while giving up one walk . . . Scored a run vs. Findlay (4/27).
High School: A 2001 graduate of Marquette High School . . . Coached by Scot Fure . . . Earned team Most Valuable Player honors and was team captain . . . Participated on a squad which received academic all-state recognition . . . Compiled a 0.93 ERA in senior season . . . Registered a
1.35 earned run average as a sophomore . . . Played pitcher, first base and second base as a prep athlete . . . Competed four seasons in basketball and two in volleyball . . . Honored as homecoming queen . . . Three-year member of the French Club.
Personal: Daughter of Craig Chartier and Sandy Spoelstra . . . Born 11/5/83 in Marquette, Mich. . . . Her father is employed in home health administration . . . Mother is a business owner and works for the chamber of commerce . . . Oldest of three children . . . Enjoys the beach,
swimming and taking trips to scenic locations . . . Born and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula . . . Worked in a coffee shop for a few years . . . Nickname is "Rach" . . . Majoring in nursing.
The Chartier Profile:
Why I chose Ferris State: Always wanted to be a Bulldog as my dad attended Ferris State
The thing I like most about Ferris State Softball: Teammates and being recognized as a college student-athlete
When I step on the field I think: How lucky I am to be there
My friends tell me I: can make then smile
My worst fear is: spiders and snakes
The motto I live by: Enjoy everything you do otherwise why would you do it
If I could change one thing about softball, I would: no more lines drives back at the pitcher
My pregame ritual is: warming up and staying relaxed
My advice to youngsters is: work hard and you'll get to great places
What has been the most thrilling moment of your life outside of sports?: traveling
My role model is: my parents because I'm starting to sound like them and I love them
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