Linfield University Athletics

JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Appeared in 18 games, starting 11.
Recorded a .267 batting average with 9 runs, 12 hits, and 6 RBI’s for the Wildcats.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letterwinner.
Appeared in 32 games, starting in 17.
Batted .288 with a .344 on-base percentage and a .305 slugging percentage.
Finished the season with 17 hits, 10 runs and 7 RBI’s.
Threw out 10 runners from behind the plate.
 
FRESHMAN
Letterwinner.
Appeared in 20 games, starting in 19.
Recorded four RBI.
Threw out 10 runners from behind the plate.
 
BATTLE GROUND HIGH SCHOOL
Eight-time letterwinner in baseball and wrestling.
Team Captain.
Two-time Team MVP.
Rookie of the Year award winner.
Won the Battle Ground High School Tough Award.
Named First Team All-4A GSHL honoree in 2018.
Second Team All-4A GSHL recipient in 2019.
Four-time district champion in wrestling.
League leader in batting average as a sophomore.
Member of 2017 4A GSHL champion team.
Honor roll recipient.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in management.
Son of Karla and Josh Joner.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because I'm a small-town guy, and love the small town feel of Linfield. I chose Linfield to better myself educationally and athletically. This is the school that will get me there.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? Being a student-athlete means a lot of peers will look up to you. You represent your school not only in the classroom, but on the field and anywhere else you travel. Being a student-athlete represents not only the team, but the entire school.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD AND WHY? Theory of Coaching. The professor made the course super fun and engaging. It was a course that I recommend all athletes take.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? Student-athletes have to both the school life with the athletic life. As a student-athlete you can't be afraid to put in the long hours to better yourself both educationally and athletically.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? My parents have been the most inspiration in my life. They taught me about hard work and integrity.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... Success isn't earned, it is rented, and rent is due every day.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... Continue to better ourselves every day on and off the field. Continue to make improvements each and every day to give ourselves the best shot at winning a national championship.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I am planning to earn my sport management degree so I can work for a major sports team. Linfield’s sport management program is really impressive, and I believe it will give me the tools to succeed in the field.