Vanguard University

The athlete: Lance joins the Lion roster for his junior year of college eligibility?comes to Vanguard from California State Sacramento, where he used a medical redshirt?before CSUS, attended Fullerton College in Fullerton, California?played two seasons for Head Coach Fuscatdo at Fullerton?was named first team all-conference in 2007?also named Fullerton College's Male Athlete of the Year that same season?graduated from Troy High School in Fullerton, in 2005?earned a 3.0 GPA while at Troy?played for Coach Dane Ilertsen?was named Freeway League MVP as a senior, as well as first team All-Orange County and first team All-CIF?has played baseball all of his life?throws right, bats right?father was MLB pitcher for 11 seasons?provides the Lion staff with someone who could contribute in every area?gives VU another solid arm with experience?once he gets fully healthy, could be a steal recruit.

The person: Lance Robert was born on September, 22, 1986, to parents Paul and Yvette?birthplace is Fullerton, California?will major in communication at VUSC?favorite film is "Platoon" and TV show is "Dexter"?loves to root for USC?sports hero is Brett Boone?favorite Bible verse is Mark 1:10?likes the color red and the number 24?favorite quote is "There is no such thing as pressure. Pressure is an excuse for failure."?in his free time, likes to play golf, soccer, basketball, and video games?most respects his grandfather because his outlook on life inspires him?has learned in life that the more you give the more you get?baseball has taught him to work hard in everything?career goal is to become a major league baseball player.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Lance was a real find for us. Once he is back on track, I think he will be able to contribute significant innings for us."