Expected to be SIU's pivotal game two starter in this year's rotation...Left-hander with good command...Has good makeup and is a great competitor.

2007: Went 5-2 with a 3.54 ERA...Appeared in 16 games as SIU's Sunday starter...Struck out 56 and walked 22 in 96.2 innings...Had the second-most strikeouts and second-fewest walks among starting pitchers...Struck out three in his first career complete game victory against Northern Iowa (5/11)...Recorded a career-high seven strikeouts in seven innings against Illinois State (3/25)...Did not allow a walk in his first four starts...Earned first career win when he allowed one run and struck out four in eight innings versus Western Michigan (3/18)...Finished at 3-1 with 34 strikeouts in 53.2 innings over eight conference starts...His three wins were second among Saluki pitchers in league play.

Pre-SIU: Spent two seasons at Cloud County Community College...Ended his junior college career with a 3.59 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 64.1 innings.

Personal: Full name is Shawn Parker Joy...Majors in Recreation...Born June 3, 1986...Son of Allen and Jana Joy.

Last Updated February 7, 2008

Shawn Joy's Career Statistics at SIU

Year	ERA	G-GS	W-L	Pct.	SV	CG	SHO	IP	H	R	ER	SO	BB	WP	BF	Avg.
2007	3.54	16-16	5-2	.714	0	1	0	96.2	116	52	38	56	22	6	437	.296
Totals	3.54	16-16	5-2	.714	0	1	0	96.2	116	52	38	56	22	6	437	.296