University of Richmond Athletics
Meet The 2014 Spiders - Joey Vecchione
02/03/2014 | Baseball
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond Spiders baseball team begins the 2014 season at the North Florida Tournament on February 14.
Leading up the Opening Day, RichmondSpiders.com will introduce Spider fans to all 30 Richmond players as well as the coaching staff with the “Meet the Spiders” series.
Joey Vecchione
Junior • OF/INF/RHP • 6-3 • 195 • R/R • Pinehurst, N.C. (Pinecrest)
RS.com: Why did you choose Richmond?
Joey Vecchione: I chose Richmond for the 'full package' it offers. From the academic opportunities of obtaining an elite degree to the chance to compete as a D-I athlete, the cumulative benefits of coming to Richmond are tough to beat. The campus, the school and city's social scenes, and many other attractive characteristics made this school hard to resist.
RS: Three words that describe you best…
JV: Family, workaholic, diverse
RS: Favorite MLB team?
JV: New York Yankees
RS: Favorite MLB player of all-time?
JV: Derek Jeter
RS: What is your dream job?
JV: MLB player or world-touring DJ and music producer
RS: Any pregame superstitions?
JV: Nope. I think they only serve as excuses if things go poorly.
RS: One thing most people don't know about you?
JV: I'm a DJ and an electronic music producer.
RS: Biggest accomplishment?
JV: Getting to Richmond is the accomplishment. My college years will position me to enjoy many more accomplishments down the road.
RS: Best piece of advice you've been given by a coach?
JV: There will always be someone out there who is better than you but there is never an excuse for others to outwork you.
RS: Best memory from playing little league?
JV: Playing for my father for so many years. He has taught me so much, on and off the field.
