Joey Arend brings left-handed upside, speed, and two-way athleticism to Xavier
Joey Arend enters Xavier as a freshman outfielder with a projectable 6-foot-1 frame, left-on-left bat, and real athletic pop-up-the-middle value; recruiting reports praised his loose hands, line-drive contact ability, above-average speed, and quality outfield actions, while also noting mid-80s mound velocity and a feel for multiple pitches in high school. In 2025, he was ranked No. 22 in Illinois with a top-4 positional ranking, and he earned all-conference honors while helping St. Charles East to a strong run. If you want a versatile, high-energy player with upside, he fits the bill.
