Indiana University Athletics
Spotlight on Joe Trucchio
2/3/2005 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
Joining Brad Davidson as a late signee to the Hoosiers is pitcher Joe Trucchio. The 6-3 righthander enters IU with sophomore eligibility. Trucchio attended Mentone Grammar High School in Melbourne, Australia.
The son of Frank Trucchio and Julie Debondt-Barker has one sibling, Stef.
HEAD COACH BOB MORGAN ON TRUCCHIO:
"Joe is an outstanding right-handed pitcher who throws with a three-quarter delivery. We feel Joe has the potential to be a very good pitcher right away, as he brings a lot of maturity to the mound."
TRUCCHIO ON CHOOSING IU:
"Indiana is one of the top academic schools in the country, and the campus is beautiful."
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH Joe Trucchio
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
High School: Mentone Grammar
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 6-3/220
Bat/Throw: L/R
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Yes
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