#13 Joey Spence 2022-23 Baseball Roster

JUNIOR SEASON (2024)

• Served as a pinch-hitter in Sunday’s 13-10 victory over Rice. (February 18) Spence doubled and drove in a run for the Irish. 

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023)

• Batted .333 on the year, making appearances in eight games and starting one.
• In nine at-bats, posted three hits, one run, one home run and two RBI

FRESHMAN SEASON (2022)

• Played in 14 games and made one start on the season.
• Finished the year with 3 hits, 3 RBI and 1 run on the year.
• Made his collegiate debut against Manhattan. (2/18/22)
• Got his first career hit and RBI in the win over Manhattan. (2/18/22)

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 2021 MLB Draft
• Batted .323 with three home runs, 34 RBI and 10 steals during his senior season
• One of three Irish signees that participated in the 2020 Perfect National Showcase
• Ranked the top catcher in the state of Wisconsin (Perfect Game)
• Spent two seasons with the Lakeshore Chinooks, winning Offensive Player of the Year
• 2020 Central Region Honorable Mention Preseason Underclass All American
• 2019 High Honorable Mention Preseason Underclass All American
• 2018 Perfect Game Pitcher/Catcher Showcase Top Prospect List and Top Prospect Team
• 2020 WWBA World Championship All Tournament Team
• 2019 PG Elite Midwest Championship (Upperclass) All Tournament Team
• 2019 WWBA Underclass World Championship All Tournament Team
• Majoring in American Studies
• Son of Tracey and Brian, siblings are Tony and Abby