Vanguard University

The athlete: Gabriel rejoins the Lions for his second and final season?notched a team-low 2.00 ERA in 15 appearances including 13 starts in his first season at Vanguard?earned a 7-5 record, pitching 85.1 innings allowing only 31 runs?transferred to VU after two years playing at Cypress College in Cypress, California?was named second-team all-conference and a scholar-athlete for Coach Scott Pickler?prepped at Canyon High School in Anaheim, California, for coach Joe Haggatt?graduated in 2008?was named Pitcher of the Year for his team?garnered all Orange County honors and MCP of the Century league as a senior?lefty pitcher who gives the Lions another quality southpaw arm?one of VU's top returners and starting pitchers in 2012.

The person: Gabriel David Garcia was born in Santa Ana, California on November 15, 1989 to parents Danny and Esther?has and older brother, Daniel, and a younger sister, Vanessa?is a Kinesiology major?likes to eat at "Chipotle"?favorite food is pasta?likes the movie "Get Him to the Greek" and the TV show "That 70's Show"?favorite color is green and number is 25?likes the Bible verse John 3:16?roots for the Dodgers?favorite holiday is Christmas and day of the week is Friday? likes the actor Adam Sandler?hobbies include playing Call of Duty and wiffle ball?believes being humble is the most important characteristic for one to have?most respects his dad because he is always there when he needs him?life has taught him to not worry about things and let God guide your path?baseball has taught him to be humble?his goal is to play baseball and get a good education.

His thoughts: I like Vanguard because of the great school environment, the good people, and the great teachers.