Ranko Ivetic

#20 Ranko Ivetic

Pos. P
B/T L/L
Ht. 6'3"
Wt. 215
Yr. So.
Hometown Schererville, Ind.
High School (Prev. School) Lake Central

2009:  Appeared in 17 games, starting seven as the designated hitter ... went 2-for-2 against Grace on April 13 and had two hits against Anderson (Apr. 15)... hit .296 in 27 at bats ... had hits in four of five games during mid-April ... drove in first career run at Tennessee Tech on March 13.

2008: Saw action in five games for the Crusaders as a sophomore, making a start on March 12 at Marshall ... struck out three out of the bullpen on February 23 at Austin Peay and against Illinois State on March 1 ... allowed just one hit in 1.2 innings in the game at Austin Peay.

2007: Made nine starts in 11 appearances for the Crusaders as a rookie ... earned first collegiate victory against Chicago State on March 24 after allowing just one run in 5.1 innings ... fanned a season-high six Cougars in the victory ... also earned a victory against Centenary after allowing just two runs in seven innings on April 22 ... did not allow an earned run in 3.2 innings at Oakland on May 12 while allowing just one hit ... made collegiate debut on March 7 against IPFW.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Indians ... led team to the Duneland Athletic Conference title in 2005 ... an All-Area Team selection ... team went 26-3 as a junior ... team captain ... a member of National Honor Society ... also played basketball.

Personal: Ranko is the son of Ray and Millie Ivetic ... majors are business and sports management ... born December 15, 1987.