Austin Peay State University Athletics

Career Recap: Austin Peay
As a junior transfer in 2019

• Made three appearances out of the bullpen.
• Tossed a scoreless inning of relief against Middle Tennessee, March 26.
• Allowed one run in one inning of work against Tennessee Tech, March 16, striking out a batter.

Career Recap: Northwest Mississippi CC

• Relief pitcher for head coach Mark Carson.
• Struck out 22 batters in 16.2 innings of work over 15 games as a senior, finishing with a 1-0 record and two saves.
• Made 14 appearances as a freshman, finishing season with 1-0 record and 4.26 ERA, striking out 21 batters in 24.2 innings.
• Helped lead Rangers to NJCAA Region 23 tournament as a freshman, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against LSU Eunice.

Prep Career

• Played senior season for head coach Will Lowrey, helping Eagles to their first-ever MHSAA 1A State Championship in program history.
• Was 5-3 with a 1.71 ERA and four saves in 41 innings of work as a senior.
• 2016 Perfect Game Southeast Region Honorable Mention.
• 2016 All-State selection
• Selected to play in the 2016 Diamond Crossroads All-Star Game
• Played junior season at Tupelo High School where he was named one of The Clarion-Ledger's Mississippi Prep 20 Juniors to Watch
• Posted a 1.84 ERA in 49 innings of work as a junior.

Career Recap

• Joseph Andrews Hurst is the son of James and Marianne Hurst.
• Birthday is April 5.
• Has a sister, JoAnna.