Vanguard University

The athlete: Brandon returns to the Lions' lineup for his senior season in 2012, after missing last season due to injury...started all 48 games he played in as a junior?was named to the 2010 GSAC Gold Glove team for his play in right field?hit at a .343 clip, good for fifth on the squad?led the team with 13 doubles?hammered six homeruns as well?drew 16 walks, and had an on base percentage of .440?also stole six bases?arrived at Vanguard via California State, Long Beach?played one season for Head Coach Mike Weathers?was named a scholar-athlete at CSULB?hit .250 in 11 games?before Long Beach State, played one season for LA Mission College?batted .400, while setting the school record for on-base percentage?earned all-conference honors and won his team's MVP award in 2008?graduated from Saugus High School in Saugus, California, in 2007?carried an impressive 4.3 GPA while at SHS?played for Coach John Maggloria?was named first-team all-conference as a junior and senior, as well as the best offensive player award?also garnered the scholar-athlete award?will provide VUSC with stability in the outfield?very focused athlete?should have another great year and challenge for postseason honors.

The person: Brandon T. Young was born to parents Rodger and Diane, on October 17, 1989?born in Mission Hills, California?has one younger brother, Jake?nickname is "B.Y."?is an accounting major?likes to eat at "Joe's Sushi"?lists hobbies as fly fishing and golfing?favorite TV show is "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and movie is "Old School"?roots for the Denver Broncos?sports hero is Roberto Clemente?favorite color is green and number is 5?thinks that dedication is the top character trait to have?most respects his mom and dad for setting an example of how life should be lived?has learned in life to not rely on what other people tell you?baseball has taught him to deal with failure and overcoming it?career goal is to be happy and watch his kids grow up just like his parents watched him.