2026-27 Fall Baseball Roster
Jersey Number 2
Joey Ireland
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-0 / 180
- Position:
- INF
- Hometown:
- Homewood, Ill.
- High School:
- Mount Carmel HS
2027 // Illinois
- Enters the 2026-27 season with five years of eligibility.
High School/Club
- Rated as the #23 overall prospect in Illinois and the #7 recruit at his position in the state in Prep Baseball Report's Class of 2026 rankings.
- 2026 Prep Baseball Report Illinois Second Team All-State.
- Placed third at 2026 IHSA Class 4A state tournament.
- 2025 Prep Baseball Report Illinois Third Team All-State.
- Also played golf in high school.
Personal
- Born on Sept. 28, 2007.
- Parents are Zach and Ellen Ireland.
- Has six younger siblings: Billy, Josh, Danny, Jake, Eliza, and Eden.
- Majoring in communication.
- Chose Illinois because “it gives me the chance to play baseball at a high level while also getting a great education. It's the best of both worlds; I can compete and grow as an athlete, but also prepare for my future beyond baseball.”
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