Vanguard University

The athlete: Bryce is a true freshman in 2010?arrives at VUSC from Brea-Olinda High School in Brea, California?coached by Mike Baker at Brea?named second-team All-league in the Century League?hit .313 with two homers and 10 stolen bases?played on the Century League All-Star team?was a member of the New York Yankees scout team?versatile athlete who can play anywhere on the field?played travel baseball with the Placentia Mustangs for five years?has been playing baseball for 15 years?should be a contributor in the VU baseball program for years to come.

The person: Bryce was born to Benjamin and Mary-Elizabeth on July 4, 1991?born in Brea, California?oldest of three kids in the family?plans on pursuing a major in Communications at VUSC?loves eating at "Red Lobster"?favorite color is wavy blue and number is two?likes the movie "Transformers 2" and the TV show "Entourage"?roots for the New York Yankees?sports hero is Evan Longoria?favorite actress is Megan Fox?likes the Bible verse Philippians 4:13?hobbies include dancing and hanging out with friends?thinks that being hard working is the best character trait to have?most respects his father for always being there for him?has learned in life that nothing is given to you, and you have to earn your way?baseball has taught him to never give up?career goal is to professional baseball.

His thoughts: I chose to attend Vanguard to play baseball and grow closer to God.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Bryce was huge freshman recruit for us. He was pursued by several schools and we're glad we landed him. He is slated to be our short-stop of the future."