Vanguard University

The athlete:  Eric is back at Vanguard for his senior campaign, his second year as a member of the baseball program?started all but three of the 44 games he played in as a junior?hit .302 with 12 extra base hits, including three homeruns?also knocked in 16 runs?stole three bases in his three attempts?came to Vanguard after spending his sophomore season at Riverside Community College in Riverside, California with Head Coach Dennis Rogers?was the starting catcher for the "State Final Four" in 2008 and led the team in hitting at .411?was First-Team All-Orange Empire Conference and All-Southern California Team selections?spent freshman season at GSAC's California Baptist with Head Coach Gary Adcock where he was an All-GSAC and All-Region selection?First-Team All-Conference selection in 2004 and 2005 at Santiago High School in Corona, California with Head Coach Ty Detrinidad?bats and throws right?has played baseball for 15 years?solid contact hitter?should have another good season as a senior in 2010.

The person:  Eric was born in Fontana, California to parents Richard and Robyn on September 14, 1989?has an older sister?Sociology major?likes mashed potatoes and eating at "Joe's Sushi "?favorite movie is "Into the Wild" and TV Show is "Fresh Prince of Bel Air"?likes the color blue and the number 21?sports hero is Cal Ripken, Jr?favorite Bible verse is 2 Timothy 3:16?roots for the LA Angels?loves to travel in his spare time?says loyalty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his father for his passion?learned that life is what you make it...baseball has taught him how to accomplish long term goals?career goal is to become a man of God.

His thoughts:  The best thing about Vanguard is teammates and coaches.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Eric is a great hitting catcher with a plus arm behind the plate. He's projected to hit third in the line-up this year."