Vanguard University

The athlete: Gabriel joins the Vanguard Baseball program for his junior season, 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 honrs and MCP of the Century league as a senior?lefty pitcher who gives the Lions another quality southpaw arm?will compete for one of the top starting positions on the squad in 2011.

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 Call of Duty and playing 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 chose Vanguard because it is a Christian school and has a good Baseball team.