Bro. Charlie Batch | Zeta Epsilon Chapter
Bro. Charles D'Donte Batch was born on December 5, 1974. Bro. batch is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Batch had a remarkable career at Eastern Michigan University, owning almost every passing record. He also earned a degree in criminal justice.
He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft and played 15 seasons in the NFL, most of it as a backup with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he earned two Super Bowl rings (Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII).
His NFL career spanned 15 years and two Super Bowl victories. In retirement, Mr. Batch continues to be a respected strategist in the NFL, providing game-day commentary for Steelers broadcasts and several national media outlets. Mr. Batch is the Chapter President of the NFLPA Pittsburgh. He also served for 9 years as Senior Captain for The Trust Powered by the NFLPA, an initiative that Mr. Batch helped negotiate in 2011 with NFL team owners. Additionally, he helps former players achieve their dreams after football as a Transition Consultant for the NFLPA.
Batch currently works for KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh as a pre-game analyst for the Steelers as well as a color commentator for their preseason games. In addition, he co-hosts the Steeler Post-Game Show on WDVE Radio. Batch also works with Champs Sports Network as a color analyst for WPIAL high school football and basketball broadcasts.
Awards
2023 Mardi Gras King of the Epilepsy Association of Western & Central PA, 2021 Get Involved! Man of The Year. Mr. Batch holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Robert Morris University. Additionally, he holds honorary degrees of doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, Point Park University, La Roche College, Bethany College, and Washington & Jefferson College, 2019 Bus Stops Here Foundation Impact Award
2019 WPIAL Hall of Fame, and 2019 Campbell Family Distinguished Achievement Award
