Coach England on Jimenez- “Joe has a world of potential and amazing work ethic. Those two characteristics make for an exciting prospect. As Joe continues to work, the sky is the limit.”
High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors: 4-year varsity starter… 3-year All-County… 2-year All-State… Selected to the Area Code games in California…
High School Team Athletic Achievements: Bergen County Champs… New Jersey State Champs… Number 10 team in the country by Baseball America 2007-2008… Number 3 team in the country by Baseball America 2004-2005…
ON THE FIELD
Favorite Athlete: Muhammed Ali
Favorite Professional Team: New York Yankees
Season Expectations/Goals: Have an ERA under 2, Have a 3 to 1 strike to ball ratio, Less than 1 walk per 9 innings
Two things you bring to the team: Passion & Dedication
Who most influenced your athletic career and why: My Grandfather because he always believed I was destined to for greatness and told me that no matter what happens to never give up, to always keep pushing forward and become the best.
Reason you chose your number: I chose number 13 because it honors my childhood best friend who was killed
Pre-Game Rituals: I always eat an everything bagel with egg whites and chicken before every home game, and never change my socks unless I lose a game
Greatest Sports Memory: Pitching a perfect game in my 15u travel team to win the championship
OFF THE FIELD
Nickname: Himmy
Parents: Alina and Jose Jimenez
Siblings/Ages: Alisett (23), Jomisett, (25)
Major: International Business and Trade
Career Ambition: Play Professional Baseball
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: Fresh prince of Bel Air, Two and a Half Men, American Horror Story
Hobbies/Interests: I love paying basketball and working out, and I like to run to clear my mind
Three items you would bring if stranded on a desert island: A picture of my family, a baseball, and a watch
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s College: It was a great academic school and it gave me the opportunity to be able to play Division I baseball and get my education
