LOOK: Michigan football LB Joey Velazquez hits a grand slam
Joey Velazquez couldn’t participate in Michigan football spring ball. Not because he was injured or precluded or anything like that. But because he’s a true dual-threat, who splits time with the baseball team.
Velazquez has long been a reserve on both the football and baseball team, but of late, he’s been seen more time. He started the first five games of the season this year, but struggled at the plate and saw his time dwindle. However, after some key at-bats, he’s becoming a reliable weapon for the maize and blue on the diamond.
On Wednesday, Velazquez had about as good of an at-bat as one could have, hitting a towering home run with the bases loaded for a grand slam. Looks like he can do it all.
GRAND SLAM!!
Joey Velazquez with the 372' home run!!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/cVy8m88IpW
— Michigan Baseball (@umichbaseball) April 19, 2023
Velazquez is doing well in baseball, but the linebacker position he plays for football is becoming increasingly loaded. However, he’s been stalwart on special teams, having made several big plays, including forcing a key turnover in 2021 at Wisconsin.
