Charlie Batch

Charlie Batch is a retired professional football player originally from Pennsylvania. He spent 15 years in the National Football League as a Quarterback, primarily representing the Detroit Lions and his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Charles D'Donte Batch was born on December 5, 1974, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States. The Quarterback stands 188 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 98 kg.

He attended Steel Valley High School near his hometown in Munhall. Following graduation, Batch committed to play for Eastern Michigan University from 1993 to 1997. During his time with the Eagles, he was a standout player and earned First-team All-MAC honors in 1995.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Detroit Lions during the 1998 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 2 and he was the 60th overall selection.

During his professional career, he started as a primary quarterback for the Lions before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2002. With Pittsburgh, he served as a highly dependable backup for over a decade, helping the team secure victories in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. He also briefly set an NFL record for the highest single-game total quarterback rating.

Following his playing days, he seamlessly transitioned to broadcasting.

As of 2026, he works as a pre-game analyst and color commentator for KDKA-TV and WDVE Radio in Pittsburgh. He is also heavily involved in philanthropy, acting as the President and Founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation, which serves underprivileged youth and provides educational resources throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Career Highlights:

• 2012 – Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year
• 2006 – Jerome Bettis Award for Humanity and Community Service
• 2005, 2008 – Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)
• 1995 – First-team All-MAC