2008: Red-shirted after appearing in five games…had first career hits in 2-3 day against Malone on March 7…
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letter winner at Roseau for Tracy Wensloff…Conference MVP, All-State honoree and Lions All-Star participant in his senior year...three-time All-Section and All-Conference award winner…lettered three times in basketball…earned All-Conference and Co-Offensive Player of the Year awards his senior campaign…
PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Rosie Benke…2007 graduate of Roseau H.S….was an honor student in high school with a cumulative GPA over 3.5…describes greatest sports thrill as winning the consolation championship at the 2006 state high school tournament…cites Dick Vitale as favorite sports personality…says his father has had the greatest influence on his career…undecided on a major.
COACHES' TAKE:
"Joey was voted Offensive MVP for the 2008 fall season. He has an extremely powerful bat and will be a consistent RBI threat. Joey has made great improvements as a first basemen and will see action there, as well as third base and the DH spot."
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