Vanguard University

The athlete: Joe returns for his second and final season with Vanguard…made 17 appearances on the mound for the Lions last season, in addition to being a regular starter in the outfield, at first base, or as the designated hitter…named to the 2002 All-GSAC, All-Region II, and NAIA All-America Honorable Mention teams…transferred from Iowa Western College where he played two seasons and helped his team get to the NJCAA World Series …graduated in 1999 from Ashland High School where he was a two-sport athlete…bats left and throws left…pitched a complete-game in the Region II Championship game in 2002…also batted .327and blasted 10 homeruns in 49 games played last season…big, strong, talented player…competitive nature and his senior leadership this season will be valued almost as much as his talent for the game.

The person: Joe was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on April 20, 1981 to Jim and Marie Carnahan…majoring in Coaching and Teaching…roots for the Chicago Cubs…would like to meet Mark Grace…favorite food is fish…enjoys lifting weights and hanging out with friends…feels the biggest problem in the world is jealousy…likes the depth of this year's team…sports has taught him consistency…wants to become a teacher and coach.

His thoughts: I selected Vanguard University because of friends on the team and because I could play baseball in the warm weather.