The athlete: Robert joins the Blue and Gold after two years spent playing for Coach Kent Madole at Irvine Valley College, in Irvine, California?sat out the 2009 season?in '08, was used primarily as a reliever?had a 4.61 ERA in 83 innings of work?struck out 63 batters?helped lead IVC to the first playoff appearance in school history?prepped at Capistrano Valley High School in San Juan, California?graduated in 2005?played for Coach Robert Anthony Zamora?has played baseball for 15 years?good addition to the staff?brings experience to the bump for VU?can close or provide long relief out of the pen for the Lions.
The person: Robert Charles was born on February 26, 1987, in Long Beach, California?parents are John and Carol?nicknames are "Pappy" and "Purps"?likes to eat at "Elephant Bar"?favorite movie is "Field of Dreams"?likes to watch "Dexter" on TV?favorite color is blue and number is 18?likes the scriptures of John 3:16 and John 1:1?roots for the Dodgers?sports hero is Cal Ripken, Jr?favorite actor is Adam Sandler?hobbies include movies, going to the beach, listening to music, sports, and fitness?thinks that integrity is the best character trait to have?most respects his JC coach, Madole, who taught him about baseball and life?has learned in life that it is never too late, and not to give up?baseball has taught him responsibility, teamwork, dedication, and work ethic?career goal is to go as far as he can with baseball, get a degree, and coach.
His thoughts: I chose Vanguard because it is a great Christian school close to home and because of the coaching staff.
Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Pap is a quality addition that brings experience and a plus arm. He gives us options as either a closer or as a long reliever."
