30  Joel Simon
	Class: Junior Hometown: Houston, Texas High School: Westmore Last College: Wharton J.C. Height / Weight: 6-0 / 180 Position: LHP Bats/Throws: L/L

AT WHARTON J.C.
Was an honorable mention all-conference selection while at Wharton J.C....tossed a no-hitter against Lon Morris in 1999

HIGH SCHOOL
Tallied a .524 batting average in 1997 and .417 in 1998...threw a perfect game in 1998...his junior season he was a first team all-district selection

PERSONAL
Born on April 26, 1980...parents are Rick and Judy Simon...has two siblings Jason (23) and Carra (25)...enjoys playing sports and traveling

GETTING TO KNOW JOEL
Chose Texas Tech because it offered a great baseball program and the opportunity to play in the Big 12...the most famous person he has ever met is Dave Matthews...the best thing about being a Red Raider is the attention