Western Washington University Athletics

Finished four-year career (1998-2001) ranked second among program career leaders in runs scored (102) and steals (68), third in doubles (23), fourth in triples (7) and fifth in hits (134). During one stretch, had 54 consecutive steals, a figure that ranked seventh nationally in NCAA II.

Helped Western to three straight 30-win seasons (2000 - 32-13, 1999 - 33-13, 1998 - 33-13) and overall four-year record of 117-54 .684.

MVP at 1998 NAIA National Tournament, leading Vikings to school’s first national team title in any sport. WWU won all five games at 16-team, double-elimination tournament after trailing in four of them, winning two in final at bat.

Made four sparkling defensive plays in title contest, a 5-1 win over Simon Fraser, including a diving catch in fifth inning that saved two runs.

In 4-1 second-round victory versus William Woods MO, threw out the potential game-tying run at the plate in fifth inning.
In one of the biggest upsets in NAIA history, Joseph drove in game-winning run with two-out double in seventh inning of third-round 4-3 victory over four-time defending national champion Oklahoma City.

Third-team Easton Sports All-American in 2000, one of just seven non-Division I picks among 45 players honored. First-team PacWest Conference all-star and team co-captain, finishing with .400 batting average and leading Vikings in 11 offensive categories, one being 30 multi-hit games.

Completed bachelor’s degree in 2001 in business finance.

Four-year letter winner.