Vanguard University

The athlete: Antonio comes to the Lions as a junior this spring?spent one season at Compton College in Compton, California?was second-team all conference for coach Shannon Williams?threw a complete game shutout?graduated from La Mirada High School in La Mirada, California?played for Coach Kim Brooks, and was named a scholar athlete and first-team all-league?bats and throws left?quality pitcher who will compete at the top of the rotation for the Pride?should have a very good season in 2011.  

The person: Antonio Jose Peraza was born is Lakewood, California on November 3, 1989 to parents Miguel and Graciela?has a brother, Miguel?is a Kinesiology major?nickname is "Tony"?likes to eat at "Albert's Tacos"?favorite food is Carne Asada and Mini Nachos?likes the movie "American Me"?favorite color is blue and number is 8?likes the Bible verse Philippians 4:16?roots for the VU Lions?favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant?hobbies include Call of Duty and golf?likes the quote "I want a taste of the glory" by Nacho Libre?belives that kindness, respectfulness, loyalty, and trust are the most important characteristics for one to have?most respects his parents because they brought him to this world and have given him everything he ever needed?baseball has taught him leadership, communication, and respect?his goal is to graduate from college and play baseball as long as God allows him to. 

His thoughts: I chose Vanguard because it was a Christian school.