Vanguard University

The athlete: J.R. joins the Lions to round out his collegiate career, transferring Pierce Junior College in Woodland Hills, California?played under Joe Arnold and was Second-team All-Conference Pitcher in 2008?enrolled at Cal State University Los Angeles out of high school?played for Vince Berinlely?attended Palisades HS for Tom Seyler?was All-City Pitcher in 2006 and 2007?MVP of Western League in 2007?threw a no hitter and hit two home runs against University High School?has played baseball his whole life as well as football.

The person: J.R. was born to parents Mike and Kathleen on January 17, 1990 in Venice, California?has one brother who plays for the Minnesota Twins?likes to eat at the "Vanguard Caf" and eating chicken?enjoys watching "Entourage" and the movie "Stepbrothers"?his favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13?roots for the Twins and his favorite athlete is David Bromberg?his hobbies include working out and playing poker?values respect and responsibility?and his career goals include getting his degree and playing professional baseball.