Vanguard University

The athlete: James will don the Blue and Gold uniform for the first time in 2010?transferred in to the VU program from Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, California?played two seasons of ball for Coach Stacey Parker in the South Coast Conference?was primarily a reliever for Mt. SAC?earned a 1-0 record in 14 appearances for the Mounties?recorded 12 strikeouts in 16 innings of work?played high school baseball for Coach Dan Henley at Glendora High School in Glendora, California?graduated from GHS in 2007 with a 3.3 GPA?also played football in high school?has been playing baseball for 16 years?very hard worker who continues to improve?could see time out of the bullpen for Vanguard in 2010.

The person: James Charles was born to parents David and Diana on October 4, 1989, in Glendora, California?has one sister, Crystal?likes eating at "Miyaka Sushi" or any pizza?favorite film is "Bull Durham"?likes watching sports on TV?roots for the LA Angels?favorite athlete is Pete Birdwell?likes the color red and the number 26?favorite quote is "I get it", by Ralph Grajeda?likes to surf, hike, run, and spend time with friends and family?thinks that honesty and a passion for Christ are the most important character traits to have?most respects Bill Ellis, and his parents, who have all taught him a lot?has learned in life that Christ is always with you no matter what?baseball has taught him teamwork and to have fun?career goal is to play baseball as long as he can and become a Physical Therapist.

His thoughts: I chose to come to Vanguard because of the location and the Christian environment.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "James was a great fit here. He is a tireless worker, tremendous student-athlete and will continue to be used out of the pen for us this year."