Joe Roder is the Tommies’ RBI machine with gap power and veteran polish
In the 2026 season, Joe Roder has been a steady middle-of-the-order force for St. Thomas, appearing in all 50 games, posting a .266 average, and tying for the team lead with six home runs while driving in 42 runs; he also earned All-Summit League Second Team honors.[1][2] The bigger story is his production profile: he broke St. Thomas’s career RBI record with 137, has shown extra-base pop for multiple seasons, and gives the Tommies a dependable left-handed bat who can handle first base or right field.[1][2]
