Vanguard University

The athlete: Joseph arrives at Vanguard via Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri?spent one year at Lindenwood, where he was second-team all-conference as a closer for coach Doug Bletcher?spent one season at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California, prior to Lindenwood?graduated from Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista, California?also played football in high school?has played baseball since he was five?bats and throws right?adds depth and another quality arm to the Lions' pitching staff. 

The person: Joseph R. Vega III was born in Chula Vista, California on March 2, 1989 to parents Joseph and Lorena?has two sisters?nickname is "Joey"?is a Communications major?likes to eat at "Baja Oyster Bar"?favorite movie is "Boondock Saints" and TV show is "Entourage"?likes the color blue and number 23?roots for the San Diego Chargers?favorite holiday is Memorial Day?favorite actress is Scarlett Johansson?his hobbies include golfing and the gym?believes respect is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his father because he made him the man that he is?life has taught him to live it to the fullest and have fun?baseball has taught him teamwork?goal is to become a major league pitcher. 

His thoughts: Vanguard chose me through faith.