The athlete: Keegan is one of two seniors on the Vanguard roster to play all four seasons as a Lion?had a career season as a junior in 2009, starting 43 of the 45 games he played in?hit .321 with 50 hits, 11 extra base hits, including five home runs, and 25 RBI in 156 at-bats?also stole 12 bases in 16 attempts, second highest on the squad?appeared in 35 games in 2008 with 29 starts?third on the team with 14 walks while also scoring ten runs with one homer and nine RBIs in 94 at-bats?as a freshman, started in all 42 games he played, hitting .299 with three homers, 18 RBIs and 26 runs scored?came to VUSC from Buchanan High School in Clovis?graduated in 2006, carrying a 3.93 GPA in the classroom and earning the Golden State Seal Merit Award?named his team's Infield Golden Glove Award as he competed for Coach Tom Donald?helped BHS win back-to-back CIF Division I Central Section Valley Championships?also played for the Central Valley Twins?has played baseball for as long as he can remember?good feet?great hands?talented and versatile defender?bats right?throws right?has developed into a leader for VU ?will lock down third base as a senior?clutch hitter, who performs well in big games?hard-worker?should end his Vanguard career on a high note in 2010.
The person: Keegan Charles Freeman was born in Fresno, California on December 25, 1987?parents are Charles and Kathy Freeman?"Keeg" has one brother?majoring in Marketing?sports hero is Craig Biggio?likes to eat sushi?favorite movie is "Braveheart" and TV show is "House"?loves the color blue and the number four?roots for the Houston Astros?favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13?loves watching movies and favorite actor is Brad Pitt?also likes to read?thinks honesty is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his parents, for being selfless?baseball has taught him not to sweat the small stuff?has learned to tell the truth in life, no matter what?wants own his own company.
His thoughts: What I like most about Vanguard are the friendships I've made.
Coach Grajeda's comments: "Keegan is a grinder, one of our team captains and will be counted on heavily this season. His work-ethic has the respect of both players and staff."
