Vanguard University

The athlete: Corey is a newcomer at VUSC, after transferring from the University of Pacific?played two seasons for Coach Ed Sprague at UOP?struck out 21 batters in 2008 at Pacific?got his first collegiate victory over the University of Washington?played his prep ball at JSerra Catholic High School, in San Juan Capistrano, California?played for coach Brett Kay at JSerra?was a member of the North/South All-Star game as a senior?named All-League as well?has played baseball for sixteen years?will most likely pitch out of the pen for the Lions?handles the bat well enough to hit, too?VU will be aided by his experience at the college level?should provide the Pride with many solid innings.

The person: Corey was born to the late Mike Kohnke, and Liz Kohnke on August 9, 1988?born in Dana Point, California?has one sister, Jenna?loves to eat at "A's Burgers"?favorite food is a breakfast burrito?likes the movie "The City of God", and the TV show "South Park"?favorite holiday is Christmas...lists hobby as surfing?favorite color is Blue and number is 27?most respects his late father, Mike, because he was the best person Corey has ever known?has learned that life is short?baseball has taught him to be humble?favorite quote is "stay hot."

His thoughts: I chose Vanguard because of Coach Grajeda, and it was close to home.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Corey will be a two-way guy for us. He swung the bat well in the fall and we look for him to solidify the pen and help nail-down the late innings."