# 2 - Rachel Chartier Class: Senior Hometown: Marquette, Mich. High School: Marquette Bats/Throws: Right/Right Height: 5-8 Position: Pitcher

College: 2005: Top returning hurler of the Diamond Dawgs' pitching corps . . . Will play an integral role in Ferris' pitching rotation . . . Has great control of all her pitches . . . Gained a lot of confidence last season and prospects for a productive senior year are promising . . . Ranks tied for 17th place on Ferris' all-time leaders chart in career victories (12), tied for 13th in earned run average (2.39) and 17th in strikeouts (59) . . . A former walk-on.

2004: A GLIAC Honorable Mention pick . . . Attained conference all-academic honors . . . Received the starting call in 21 of 27 appearances . . . Compiled an 11-7 record in 141.0 innings . . . Posted a 1.79 ERA to tie for 12th place on FSU's single-season pitching leaders list while her 11 victories marks the 15th-highest season output . . . Totaled personal season highs in complete games (14) and shutouts (four) . . . Named the GLIAC Pitcher of the Week (4/19) as a result of going 3-0 in the circle with a 0.50 ERA in 28 innings while allowing only two earned runs and recording nine strikeouts . . . Threw a one-hit complete game shutout with a season-best five strikeouts vs. Bellarmine (3/27) at the Great Lakes Region Showdown . . . Went the distance in a four-hit shutout triumph at Northwood (4/20) . . . Picked up a victory with a five-hit 10-inning pitching performance against Mercyhurst (4/17) . . . Held Findlay (4/4) scoreless on a two-hitter with four K's in a complete game 1-0 decision . . . Stuck out four Gannon (4/18) batters while allowing seven hits in a complete-game two-game series' opening win . . . Tossed 2.2 innings in relief and gave up one hit in nightcap vs. Gannon (4/18) to register first career save . . . Produced an 8-1 pitching record with a 1.24 ERA for 62.0 innings in 12 conference outings . . . Lone hit of season came against Bellarmine (3/27) . . . Picked up an RBI vs. Nova Southeastern (3/12) at Florida Rebel Spring Tournament.

2003: Earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)Scholar-Athlete plaudits . . . 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" . . . FSU Letters: Three . . . Majoring in nursing.

On Deck With Chartier:
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