2022 Baseball Roster
Joe, Aerik
Jersey Number 12
Aerik Joe
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Elgin, SC
- High School:
- Groves
- Position:
- IF
Bio
Junior (2023): Started and appeared in 58 of 59 games for Air Force...Responsible for a .271 batting average in 225 at-bats...His .376 OBP was fourth-best among Air Force regulars...Tied the team lead with four triples...His 61 hits were fifth-most among Air Force players...Totaled season-high four hits against Fresno State on April 6...Produced season-best two doubles on May 12 against San Diego State...Led the Mountain West with 165 assists at shortstop...Was one of only eight players in the conference to accrue at least 225 at-bats.
Sophomore (2022): One of only four players to start all 61 games for Air Force...Hit .270 in 226 at-bats...Hit first-career home run April 29 against UNLV...Posted career-best five hits in five at-bats against UNLV on April 29...Managed a .962 fielding percentage in 235 chances at shortstop...Contributed to 30 double-plays for the Falcons.
Freshman (2021): Appeared in seven games as a freshman...Recorded first-career hit on May 29, a single against Fresno State...Also drove in first-career RBI on May 29.
HIGH SCHOOL (Groves): Named all-region, all-district, and all-league in baseball…Also lettered in tennis where he was a State Champion, two-time all-state, and all-region…Graduated with high honors…Member of the National Honor Society, DECA, and the investment club…Played club ball for the Midland Redskins for three years.
PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 16…Son of Mikki and Julian Joe…Has one sister, Adrienne…Majoring in economics with a minor in Russian…Hobbies include outdoor activities, watching movies/TV shows, and reading books…Credits his little league coach, Jim Manzo, as having the greatest impact on his baseball career…Favorite MLB team is the Detroit Tigers…Chose the Academy “To be challenged in all facets of life and to be surrounded by individuals who push me to be better.”
Sophomore (2022): One of only four players to start all 61 games for Air Force...Hit .270 in 226 at-bats...Hit first-career home run April 29 against UNLV...Posted career-best five hits in five at-bats against UNLV on April 29...Managed a .962 fielding percentage in 235 chances at shortstop...Contributed to 30 double-plays for the Falcons.
Freshman (2021): Appeared in seven games as a freshman...Recorded first-career hit on May 29, a single against Fresno State...Also drove in first-career RBI on May 29.
HIGH SCHOOL (Groves): Named all-region, all-district, and all-league in baseball…Also lettered in tennis where he was a State Champion, two-time all-state, and all-region…Graduated with high honors…Member of the National Honor Society, DECA, and the investment club…Played club ball for the Midland Redskins for three years.
PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 16…Son of Mikki and Julian Joe…Has one sister, Adrienne…Majoring in economics with a minor in Russian…Hobbies include outdoor activities, watching movies/TV shows, and reading books…Credits his little league coach, Jim Manzo, as having the greatest impact on his baseball career…Favorite MLB team is the Detroit Tigers…Chose the Academy “To be challenged in all facets of life and to be surrounded by individuals who push me to be better.”
Falcons win on senior day over New Mexico
Sunday, May 11
Lobos top Falcons to even series
Saturday, May 10
Falcons big 8th inning leads to win over Lobos
Friday, May 09
Falcons fall in series finale to Nevada
Sunday, April 27
