Vanguard University

The athlete: Braulio joins the VUSC baseball program after spending two years at El Camino Compton Center, in Compton, California?played for Coach Shannon Williams at ECCC?before El Camino, graduated in 2005 from Washington Preparatory in Los Angeles, California?played in the LA City conference for Head Coach Alvin Sisney?was named second team all-league as a senior?also named the most inspirational player award?also played basketball in high school?has played baseball for eight years?gifted pitcher with a competitive spirit?great balance and outlook on life?will provide the Lions with another good arm out of the pen in 2010.

The person: Braulio was born to parents Braulio and Patrice in Los Angeles, California?born on April 7, 1987?has three brothers and a daughter, Jhazzi?nickname is "Bear"?plans on majoring in communication at Vanguard?favorite place to eat is at home?loves to eat pork chops?likes the color red and the number 53?favorite movie is "The Sandlot" and TV show is "The Game"?roots for the LA Angels?sports hero is Josh Hamilton?likes Psalm 100?hobbies include taking long walks on the beach?believes that a good personality is an essential character trait to have?most respects Jesus because of his loving and giving spirit?has learned that if you respect yourself, everyone else will do the same?baseball has taught him that you cannot win by yourself?career goal is to play baseball.

His thoughts: I chose to attend Vanguard to play baseball and for spiritual growth.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "If there was ever a perfect blend of faith and baseball, Bear would be it. He is our team's spiritual leader, but also is a fierce competitor on the mound."