Vanguard University

The athlete: Kyle comes to the Lions from Northern Colorado University, where he played one season for Coach Kevin Smallcomb?hit .350 with 18 homeruns and 54 RBI?named second-team all-conference?played two years at Santa Ana College prior to UNC?prepped at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California?graduated in 2006?named first-team all-league, first-team all-CIF, and team MVP?also played football at MVHS?bats and throws right?will be a major contributor for the Pride in 2011?can hit for average and power at the plate?should be an instant impact player this spring.

The person: Kyle Hardman was born in Newport Beach, California on December 15, 1987 to parents Randy Hardman and Kim Sarneclcy?has one brother, Clark, who was drafted by the Cubs in the ninth round?he is a Psychology major?nickname is "Hardy"?loves to eat at "Chomp"? favorite food is sushi?likes to watch the movie "The Sandlot" and "Wheel of Fortune" on TV?likes the Bible verse Romans 8:31?favorite holiday is Christmas and day of the week is Saturday?likes the actress Rachel McAdams?believes that self confidence and honesty are the most important characteristics one can have?most respects his brother because he worked so hard to get to where he is?baseball has taught him self control and teamwork?has the goal of playing in the major leagues and have a family.