The athlete: Robert is back on the bump for the Pride after a very successful junior season in 2010?was named to the 2010 All-GSAC team, one of two Lions to receive honors?was primarily used as the closer for VUSC?had a 4.50 ERA in 17 appearances?saved a team-high seven contests?also started five games?recorded 33 K's (second on the team) in just 44 innings?joined 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?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?proved to be a quality addition for the Lions a season ago ?brings experience to the hill VU?versatile pitcher who can start or close games?should build off his success and continue to be one of the better pitchers in the GSAC in 2011.
The person: Robert Charles Purpura was born on February 26, 1987, in Long Beach, California?parents are John and Carol?nickname is "Paps"?is a Kinesiology major?likes to eat Italian food...likes to watch "Eastbound and Down" on TV?favorite color is blue and number is 8?likes the passage Psalm 32 in the Bible?roots for the Dodgers?sports hero is Cal Ripken, Jr. ?hobbies include coaching, going to the beach, golfing, and cars?thinks that honesty is the best character trait to have?most respects his grandpa for what he accomplished, what he taught, and for showing him the person he could become?baseball has taught him responsibility, teamwork, dedication, and competitiveness?career goal is to go as far as he can with baseball and get his degree in Kinesiology.
Senior Reflection: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the small campus because it makes it easier to know people.
