Season Outlook (2010)
"Rachel is very talented and gives us options in the outfield and at first base" Head Coach Brenda Coldren said. "She has a very powerful bat that will help us when she steps into the lineup. We're excited about the versatility Rachel gives us, and she has adjusted well to playing multiple positions."
As a Sophomore (2009)
Contributed a pair of runs in wins over Georgia State and Howard at the Buzz Classic ... Crossed the plate at Wichita State in a 5-4 victory ... Added one run as the Sycamores posted an 8-2 win at Dayton ... Went 1-for-3 on a double with a run scored at UD ... Had a 2-for-3 performance with one run and an RBI at Butler ... Scored a pair of runs in the Evansville series.
As a Redshirt (2008)
Redshirted for the 2008 season.
As a Freshman (2007)
Saw limited action as a freshman, appearing in 15 contests ... Tallied a hit in four games, including a double versus Belmont and a homerun against Winthrop.
High School
Earned four letters in softball, one in swimming, and two in cheerleading ... Named to the all-state softball team her senior year under Coach Dee Gosnell ... Selected to the Wabash Valley All-Sports team in 2006 ... MIC All-Conference in 2005 and 2006 ... All-Vigo County in 2004-2006 ... Team leader in RBI (22) as a sophomore ... Voted best defensive player and compiled the second-highest batting average (.322) as a junior ... Named her team's most valuable player after her senior season ... Was the top offensive player with the highest batting average (.485), most RBI (25) and most runs scored (21) ... Also recorded 10 stolen bases, eight doubles, and a triple during her senior campaign.
Personal
Born Rachel Lynn McCleary on Nov. 2, 1987 to Daryl and Jean McCleary ... Has one brother, Paul ... Majoring in math education.
