2019 (Junior): Appeared in eight games while making two starts at second base … Posted a .250/.538/.250 slash line … Recorded four walks, two hits, two runs and one RBI on the season … Added five assists and four putouts in the field … Went 1-for-4 with two walks, two runs and one RBI against Northern Kentucky (2/17) … Posted his second hit of the season with a 1-for-1 effort against Eastern Illinois (2/25).
Personal Info: Born April 18, 1998 in Hagerstown, Md. ... Son of Kate and John ... Has two older siblings, Jack and Maureen ... His father played basketball and brother played baseball at Mount St. Mary’s University ... Studying Finance at WKU ... Biggest thrill in sports was running someone over in football ... Favorite athlete is Dansby Swanson because he is a high-character who is extremely talented ... Chose WKU because of the top-notch facilities and athletics ... Plans to move south and get a career in finance after his playing days are over ... His brother had the biggest influence on Joey’s athletic career because he set a very good example on how and why you should work hard every day ... Was First Team All-County for baseball and football his senior year at Smithsburg HS.
