Vanguard University

The athlete: Bryce returns for his junior season at Vanguard, his first as a full time starter?as a sophomore played in 30 games starting 24? batted .187 and had seven doubles and eight RBIs?fielding percentage of .976?had an impressive freshman year in 2010, starting 13 of the 34 games he saw the field?hit .327 with three doubles and a pair of bombs?posted a .510 slugging percentage?came to 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 six years?has been playing baseball for 16 years?should build off his success as a frosh and have another solid season this spring.

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?majoring in Sociology at VUSC?loves eating at "Red Robin"?favorite color is navy blue and number is two?likes the movie "Fast Five" and "Friday Night Lights" on TV?roots for the New York Yankees?sports hero is Troy Tulowitzki?likes the Bible verse Isaiah 40:29-31?hobby is playing video games?most respects his father because through all the rough times he keeps on going and is always there for him?has learned to live life without regrets?baseball has taught him to be persistent and always keep working?career goal is to play professional baseball or be a Police Officer.

His thoughts: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the community and being part of a great team.