Colin Butkiewicz

Class:
Senior
Height:
6-1
Weight:
190
Hometown:
Greendale, Wis.
High School:
Greendale
Prev School:
Western Kentucky

PRIOR TO SIU

Redshirted at Houston before playing two seasons at John A. Logan ... Played at Western Kentucky in 2018, starting 40 games at catcher ... During his two JuCo seasons, Butkiewicz played 74 total games and slashed .286/.404/.441 ... He amassed 61 hits, 46 runs and 49 runs batted in ... Of his 61 hits, 22 went for extra bases (15 doubles, 3 triples and 4 homeruns), which contributed to his 94 total bases ... Added 44 walks and 3 times hit by pitch, compared to 51 strikeouts.

PERSONAL

Born May 28, 1996 in Milwaukee, Wisc. ... Son of Brian and Ann Butkiewicz ... Has older sisters, Sarah and Lauren, and a younger brother, Noah ... Studied exercise science at WKU ... Favorite athlete is Bryce Harper ... Butkiewicz's father had the biggest influence on his athletic career because he taught him everything ... Graduated from Greendale High School in 2014.