| Joel Maher |
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Senior
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| Hometown:
Salisbury, MD
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| High School:
Wicomico
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| Height / Weight:
5-8 / 150
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| Position:
OF
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| B/T:
R/R
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Season Outlook:
Maher returns as starting centerfielder and captain in his fourth year in a hawk uniform. He is an outstanding athlete with great speed and a good arm which will help him lead a solid outfield. He will be counted on to produce offensively as well as continue his solid play at centerfield. He will split time with Jackson in the leadoff spot and will have no trouble getting his bat on the ball or getting on base.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore:
2005: Hit .291 (44-151) in 44 games...Fourth on the team in average...Second on the team in doubles (11) and hits (44)...First on the team in runs scored (33) and drove in 10...Reached base via walk 24 times (leads the team)...Tied for first on the team in stolen bases (9) out of 12 attempts...Has a fielding percentage of .986 and 134 putouts.
2004: Hit .256 (41-160) in 48 games...Fifth on the team in average and hits (41)...Scored 20 runs and drove in 18...Reached base via the walk 17 times...Successful on 12 of his 14 stolen base attempts.
2003: Hit .282 (35-124) in 38 games...Third on team in average...Led the team with 35 hits and 27 runs scored...Reached base via the walk 12 times, was successful on three of his stolen base attempts...Recorded his first career hit in his fourth game against Hartford.
High School/Club Team:
Maher, who earned varsity letters in football, indoor track and baseball at Wicomico High School, led his football and baseball teams to top finishes in conference all four years...He was named to the All-Bayside team in both baseball and football as he hit .330 at Wicomico...Also was selected to the All-Mason Dixon Football team and named Special Teams Player of the Year...Plays club baseball with the Salisbury Rockets in the Eastern Shore Baseball League. Was a member of the National Honor Society as a junior and senior and was also awarded the academic achievement award during all four years.
Personal: Born May 2, 1983 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...Son of Larry and Carol Maher...Has two brothers, Larry and Brian...Has two sisters, Jodie and Ashley...Majoring in Physical Therapy.
Out the park...
Best Sports Moment: Going to the State semi-final in high school
Most Influential Person: God, without him I would be lost in this world
Best Non-Athletic Accomplishment: Making the Dean's list
When I graduate: Go to graduate school for physical therapy or become a police officer
Best Advice: "Winners train, losers complain"
Hobbies outside of Baseball: Weightlifting and eating
Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers
Personal Athletic Goals for Season: Make First team All-MEAC and hit .320 or better
Personal Athletic Goals before Graduation: Have a career batting average of .300
