Joe Wickman Class: Sophomore Hometown: Las Vegas, NV High School: Silverado Height / Weight: 6-0 / 195 Position: Infielder Birthdate: 11/03/1980 Experience: 1V

Joe Wickman begins his second playing season with the Rebel baseball program after redshirting in 2001 ... is a powerful left-handed hitter who takes a 22-game hitting streak into the start of the 2003 season, dating back to April 14 against San Diego State.

2002: Joe played in 46 games for the Rebels in 2002 with 40 starts ... led the MWC with a .437 (62-for142) batting average ... hit .490 (48-for-98) in conference play ... he is the first to finish the season over .400 since Tony DeMarco (.422) in 1998 and only the second since Bill Max (.443) in 1981 ... named MWC Freshman of the Year and earned a spot on the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America Team ... named to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-West Region Teams as voted on by western collegiate head coaches ... had 21 multiple-hit games throughout the season ... led the team with a .592 slugging percentage ... was the only player on the team with more walks than strikeouts ... with 142 at-bats, has never ground into a double play ... went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and one run scored against San Diego State on May 16.

HIGH SCHOOL: Joe was a four-year letterman at Silverado High School ... was a member of the Nevada state championship team in 2000 ... hit .420 his senior year ... was a three-time all-state academics honoree with a 4.2 GPA.

PERSONAL: Joseph Steven Wickman was born on November 30, 1980 ... son of Steve and Vicki Wickman ... has one twin brother, James, who pitches for UNLV ... enjoys wakeboarding and snowboarding ... named to the 2002 MWC All-Academic Team ... considers his parents to be the greatest influence on his life as an athlete.