AT SJSU: Has completed one season of competition with the Spartans.
2021: Appeared in three games in his freshman season ... Earned a trio of at-bats.
2020: Did not see any action ... Season was canceled after 17 games due to COVID-19 pandemic.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a .375 career hitter at Piedmont High ... Two-time first team all-league selection ... Was perfect in the field as a senior with a 1.000 fielding percentage ... As a senior, batted .357 with 25 runs, 25 hits, 15 RBI and five doubles ... Named second team all-section as a senior ... Three-year letterwinner ... Also lettered in basketball.
GET TO KNOW JOE: Majoring in communications ... Minoring in business ... Middle name is Santino ... Nickname is Joe ... Parents are Peter and Suzanne Sassi ... Has a sister, Isabella ... Enjoys fishing and yoga in his spare time.
Freshman2020
Outfielder
6-2 / 185 lbs