2026 Senior Season: Frey appeared in six games out of the bullpen for Azusa Pacific during the 2026 season, providing relief depth for the Cougar pitching staff. He logged 9.1 innings, struck out four batters, and earned one win on the year.
2025 Junior Season: A key component of the relief corps, Frey played a vital role in several marquee victories. He was instrumental in a dramatic 9-6 walk-off win against
No. 23 Point Loma, bridging the middle innings to keep the Cougars within striking distance. He also helped secure a 7-2 win over
Concordia by closing out the late innings effectively.
2024 Sophomore Season: Made 6 relief appearances, tallying 13.2 innings of work with 13 strikeouts. His season was highlighted by a dominant 3-inning shutout performance against Hawaii-Hilo, where he struck out five to earn the win. He also threw 2.2 innings of no-hit relief against Cal State LA.
2023 Freshman Season: Named Academic All-PacWest. Appeared in 11 games (3 starts), recording a 3.91 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. Earned his first collegiate win with a career-high 4.0 innings against Hawaii Pacific and notched a season-high 4 strikeouts in a victory at Biola.
Prior to APU
Joey Frey joins the Cougars' pitching staff as a left-handed specialist from Los Angeles. A standout performer at Loyola High School under Head Coach Sean Buller, Frey has transitioned into a reliable arm for the Azusa Pacific bullpen, consistently providing high-leverage innings.
High School Accolades: Led Loyola to a 17-3-1 record as a senior, posting a 2.33 ERA. His prep career was headlined by a masterpiece against Alemany, where he struck out 13 batters in a 6-inning, 5-hit shutout.
Personal: Born on October 30, 2003, Joey is the son of Rich Frey and Wendy Appleby. A dedicated student-athlete, he is pursuing a degree in Business Management. He chose Azusa Pacific for its balance of competitive athletics and academic excellence.
