Joel Melinsky Class: RS Senior Hometown: Parma, Ohio High School: Valley Forge Height / Weight: 5-9 / 173 Position: 1B Birthdate: 02/05/1983

Will add depth to the Viking infield and bench.

2003 - Freshman Season
Saw action in six games, starting once...scored a run against Illinois-Chicago (5/3).

2002 - Redshirt Season
Redshirted.

High School
Honorable mention all-league his junior year...lettered two years as a first baseman at Valley Forge...as a senior, led the Patriots to 19-10 record and the sectional title.

Personal
Born February 15, 1983...son of Jane and Vic Melinsky, Sr...has a younger brother, Vic, Jr....criminal justice major.