Vanguard University

The athlete: Eric joins the Vanguard baseball program in 2011 for his junior campaign?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 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: 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 "Miguels Jr."?favorite food is black beans & rice?likes the movie "The Sandlot" and the TV show "SportsCenter"?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?his goal is to graduate with a degree