Vanguard University

The athlete:  Matthew returns for his second season at VUSC after making 14 appearances as a freshman on the mound in 2008…made two starts and was 1-3 on the season in 34 innings while striking out 17 batters…came to VUSC after graduating in 2006 from Summerville High School in Tuolumne, California…played for Head Coach Ryan Latronico in the Mother Lode League…three-time All-League performer who was team captain and awarded Best Overall…three-time captain and best offensive player and two-time All-League football selection…two-time All-League, two-time Best Offensive Player, two-time Best Overall and three-time basketball captain…bats and throws right…has played baseball forever…controlled, athletic right-hander with a good curveball.

The person:  Matthew Richard Curtis was born in Modesto, California to parents Charlie and Trisha on August 30, 1988…has three sisters…majoring in Religion…likes eating Mexican food at “El Jardin”…likes the color blue and the number 22…favorite Bible verse is Psalms 27:1…enjoys watching “Arrested Development” on TV and his favorite movie “Braveheart”…roots for the San Francisco Giants and LA Angels…hobbies include snowboarding, sports and surfing…learned in life to trust in God and not worry…baseball has taught him about hard work and to enjoy yourself…career goal is to teach religion in college.

His thoughts:  What I like most about Vanguard are the friendships.