| Joseph Callender |
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AT VERNON COLLEGE
Played under head coach Kevin Lallman and assistant coach Mike Ross...in 2004 he hit .426 with five home runs and 25 RBI...in 2003 he had a .331 batting average along with five home runs and 20 RBI...named the team's top offensive player in 2003 and 2004...was a second-team All-Conference pick in 2004.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played high school baseball at Class 5A James Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas...coached by Curt Culbertson and Ken Rose and was a three-year starter at third base...was an All-District selection in 2001 and 2002 as well as earning top defensive player accolades...was a Texas Heroes All-Tournament pick in 2001-2002.
PERSONAL
Born on Nov. 25, 1983 in Bossier City, La., to parents Robert and Loretta Callender...has an older sister Crystal Callendar Hopper who is 24 years old...also has a daughter named Savannah Ray Callender who was born on Feb. 19, 2003...enjoys working on cars and watching movies.