Vanguard University

The athlete: Eric returns for his senior season in the Blue and Gold ?batted .174 last season with six doubles?fielding percentage of .882 and recorded five double plays?comes to the Lions from Cal State Bakersfield, where he played two seasons for Coach Bill Kernan?was a scholar athlete at Bakersfield?prepped at Santiago High School in Corona, California?graduated in 2008 with a 3.5 GPA?was named a Puma All-American, as well as all-league as a high school senior?hit .380 at the plate?bats and throws right?has played baseball for 17 years?quality addition to the VUSC baseball program?should compete for a starting position this spring.

The person: The person: Eric Anthony Sanchez was born in Anaheim, California on September 18, 1989 to parents Manny and Jill?has a sister, Jaclyn?nickname is "E"?is a Communications major?likes to eat at "Miguel's Jr."?favorite food is black beans and rice?likes the movie "Happy Gilmore" and the TV show "That 70's Show"?likes the Bible verse John 3:16?roots for the Anaheim Angels?favorite holiday is Christmas?favorite actor is Will Smith?baseball has taught him to never surrender to anyone and the value of respect.

His thoughts: My most memorable highlight of Vanguard will be graduating with a college degree.