Vanguard University

The athlete:  Jordan joins the Vanguard program after a solid high school career at Calvary Chapel High School in Costa Mesa…will redshirt the 2007 season before officially beginning his collegiate baseball career next year…played for Coach Ryan Elliott at CCHS in the Pacific Coast League…named Best Defensive Player…team captain who also won the Coaches’ Award while helping CC win the 2006 PCL Championship and reach the CIF Semifinals…had a 5-1 pitching record and carried a 3.5 in the classroom…has played baseball for 13 years…right-handed pitcher…good mechanics…throws strikes…hard worker who will look to gain experience from the sidelines in 2007…should see more of Wishmyer in the future.

The person:  Jordan Curtis Wishmyer was born in Orange, California on March 11, 1988…parents are Randy and Dorie…has one younger sister who is also an athlete…nickname is “Wishy”…will major in Kinesiology at Vanguard…likes to eat at Chipotle…sports hero is Jackie Robinson…favorite TV show is “Entourage”…loves the color blue and the number 11…enjoys reading the Bible and going to the beach…is a fanatic of the Los Angeles Dodgers…hobbies are working out and hanging out with friends…competing in baseball has taught him about discipline, dedication, patience, and sportsmanship…wants to become a Professional Pitcher and to be successful in life.

His thoughts:  I feel that God led me to Vanguard.  I really enjoy the community and the people.

Coach Mallernee’s comments:  Jordan is a hard worker who loves his teammates.  He will be using this year to get stronger.