Florida Memorial University Athletics

Joel Pena joined the FMU baseball team in spring of 2024.

A native of Naples, Fla., Pena previously attended the University of Central Florida from 2022-2023. Pena graduated from Naples High School in 2022, where under head coach Jimmy Nocera he played four years and made the final four.

Pena chose FMU because of coach Burgos, the environment and the opportunity. His favorite part about FMU is the family environment the baseball team creates for its new teammates and the coaches.

Pena's interests include:

Favorite sports team(s): Boston Red Sox
Favorite athlete(s): Kobe Bryant
Favorite food(s): Bistec Empanizado
Favorite movie(s): Spider-Man: No Way Home
Favorite TV/Streaming show(s): Stranger Things
Most influential person/people in his life: Jesus Christ
Favorite musical artist(s)/group(s): Tory Lanez
Hidden talent: Doing a backflip
Favorite/most memorable sports experience(s): Beating American Heritage to go to state finals