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Class Senior
Age 23
Height 6'3"
Weight 195 pounds
Bats/Throws Right/Right
Major Business
Minor History
Hometown Grand Rapids, MI
High School Grand Rapids Christian

#24 Joe Thiry

Men's Baseball - Pitcher (P)

Joe Thiry
2009: Appeared in 11 games, starting in 10 (tops on team and tied for 5th in the MIAA)... threw 3 complete games... led the team and placed 6th in the MIAA in innings pitched with 58...posted an ERA of 4.91 (8th in the MIAA)

High School Awards: Played for the Eagles under coach Matt Vriesenga. Played on conference championship teams and was a member of the 2005 state runner-up squad. Named all-conference as a senior.

Volunteers with Mel Trotter Ministries and Alma Kids Night Out.
Head Coach: Judd Folske
Assistant Coaches: Mark Smoker, Dan Merian

 

In the more than 100 years since its founding, Alma has stayed true to its roots by keeping its Scottish heritage alive. Today, Alma features a marching band clad in Kilts, a Scottish dance troupe, student pipers and its own tartan. Each year, the College hosts the Alma Highland Festival and Games, which feature traditional Scottish games and revelry.

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Coach Profile

Judd Folske

Judd Folske

Judd Folske is entering his first year as Alma College Head Baseball Coach in the 2007-2008 season after spending two years as an assistant coach with the program. Coach Folske joined the Maroon and Cream in the fall of 2005 after stops at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University, and stints at Div. II schools Saginaw Valley State University and Ferris State University. He also serves the athletic department as assistant athletic director.

While head coach of the CMU Chippewas, Folske posted a 131-98 mark. In 2000, he finished in a tie for first in the MAC conference with a record of 41-17 (18-8). Folske retired after the 2003 season at CMU, and went to work as an assistant at SVSU, where he worked in that capacity for two seasons.

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