Vanguard University

The athlete:  Jason returns for his junior season at Vanguard after making 38 starts in 42 games last season as a sophomore…big bat that led the team with nine homers, 29 RBIs, a .452 on-base percentage, a .574 slugging percentage, 27 walks and 78 total bases all while hitting at a .324 clip…started in 27 games as a freshman, playing in all but three contests for the Lions…had 20 hits in 92 at bats…came to VU from Canyon High School in Anaheim…graduated in 2005 after leading CHS to the Century League Championship…played for Coach Joe Hoggatt…cleanup hitter led the team in homeruns…first-team All-League…voted Best Hitter…2003 Gold Medal Winner at Junior Olympics…2003 CIF Finalist…also played football and basketball at CHS…played scout ball for the OC Angels and the TB Bulldogs…has played baseball for 16 years…good size and strength for a rookie…throws right…bats right…good base runner…strong arm…lanky build with room to get stronger…talented hitter with power to all fields…outfielder with decent range.

The person:  Jason Michael Machado was born on March 23, 1987 in Brandon, Florida…parents are Armando and Lori Machado…nickname is “Chado”…has decided to major in Kinesiology…loves to eat sushi…sports hero is Rob Machado…loves the color blue and the number 25…cheers for the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros…favorite Bible verse is John 3:16…enjoys surfing, fishing and playing golf…most respects his parents as they have led him in the right path…learned in life that “stuff” happens, get over it…baseball has taught him about leadership and discipline…career goal is to be a pro baseball player or to own his own gym.

His thoughts:  What I like most about Vanguard is the community of students.

Coach Mallernee’s comments:  Jason is a competitor.  He is a joy to have around.