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Joe currently is a member of the Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002 and has played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2006), Boston Red Sox (2008) and St. Louis Cardinals (2009).

Professional Career:

• Played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2002-04
• Played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006-07
• Played for the Boston Red Sox in 2008
• Played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009

Spent most of the 2008 season with Boston's Triple-A Pawtucket club... Named to International League post-season All-Star team by Baseball America... Named to International League post-season All-Star team by Baseball America... Was outrighted to Pawtucket on 4/25. Was also purchased for one day with Boston on 8/26 before a second outright... Hit .316 at Triple-A, tied for 2nd in the International League, and collected a league-leading 160 hits during the season... Hit .316 at Triple-A, tied for 2nd in the International League, and collected a league-leading 160 hits during the season... Led IL 2nd basemen in putouts (194), assists (279) and DP's (76). He also led IL in sac hits with 14... Led IL 2nd basemen in putouts (194), assists (279) and DP's (76). He also led IL in sac hits with 14... Was a .305 batter with runners in scoring position, driving in 51 runners. Hit .296 with RISP and two outs and went 4-11 (.364) with 15 RBI with the bases loaded... Tied for the team-lead with 19 stolen bases and his 84 runs scored ranked 2nd... Played for Cardinals' coach Jose Oquendo's Leones de Ponce team in the Puerto Rico Winter League.

Did you know?

• Joe is tied for making the most AAA All-Star Teams in Minor League history
• Has led the AAA in hits two times
• Had over 200 hits in 2002
• Two-time Minor League Player of the Year with the Dodgers
• Led the Cardinals with Most Pinch hits in 2009