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2012 Baseball Roster
Roster
Joe Townsend
- Year:
- Sophomore
- Position:
- Outfield
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 165
- B/T:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Lorton, Va.
- High School:
- South County
Career Highs
Runs: 2, 2 times, George Mason 4/2/11
Hits: 2, 2 times, George Mason 4/2/11
RBIs: 3, Bucknell 2/19/11
Steals: 2, George Mason 4/2/11
Hitting Streak: 3, 3/23/11-3/27/11
As a sophomore:
- Walk and an RBI in JMU season debut vs. Bucknell
- Entered as a pinch runner and scored a run in GSU series finale
As a freshman:
- Homered in first collegiate game against Bucknell, going 2-for-3 with a double and three RBIs
- 2-for-4 with two runs and two steals in middle game vs. Mason
Before JMU:
- Played for Mark Luther at South County Secondary School
- Played American Legion Baseball for Chris Warren at Post 176
- 2010 Mingo Bay Classic Individual Tournament Champion
- Team qualified for the Northern Region Tournament 2008-2010
- 2009 NABF 17U World Series Champion
- American Legion District 17 Champion
- NABF 17U World Series Batting Champion and member of All-Tournament Team
- Under Armour Preseason All-American
- American Legion District 17 All-Star as a senior
- Played two years varsity basketball, captain as a senior
Personal:
- Son of Teri and Steve Townsend
- Kinesiology major
- Enjoys basketball, fishing, and video games
- Younger brother of former JMU outfielder Matt Townsend (2006-10)
Getting to know Joe...
Why did you choose JMU?
For baseball.
What is your major, and why did you choose it?
Kinesiology because it seemed easy and fun.
What are your hobbies outside of baseball?
Playing xbox, hanging out with friends and playing other sports.
Do you have a nickname on the team? How did it come about?
Towny...my last name.
Do you have any unique talents or skills?
No.
If you could hang out with one MLB player for a day who would it be and why?
Alex Rodriguez because he's the best baseball player.
If you could be on one reality or game show what would it be?
Jersey Shore.
What was your greatest baseball achievement prior to JMU?
Hitting a grand slam for my very first career home run.
Did you play any other sports in high school?
Basketball.
Who is your roommate on the team? Tell us something interesting about them?
Tyler Thornton...he thinks he's good at fifa.
What were your first thoughts on Coach Mac's mustache?
Sweet.
Pick One.
Fresh Prince of Bell Air or Saved by the Bell? Fresh Prince of Bell Air.
Dell or Apple? Dell.
Subway or Quiznos? Quiznos.
Video Games or Golf? Video Games.
NFL or NBA? NFL.
World Cup or Olympics? World Cup.
Favorite.
Athlete? T.O.
MLB Team? Orioles.
Movie? Blue Streak.
Restaurant? Outback Steakhouse.
Song? Teenage Dream.
Place to eat on campus? E-hall.
