Vanguard University

The athlete: Russell joins the Pride from Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona, California?graduated from DRHS in 2009?played for Coach Joe Verplanke in the Mount Baldy conference?earned honorable mention all-conference honors in high school?help lead Diamond Ranch to the CIF finals?hit .328 at the dish as a senior?can play outfield or infield positions?bats left, throws right?provides the Lions with a left-handed bat off the bench?should have a solid career as he adjusts to the college game.

The person: Russell was born in Columbia, Maryland, on February 27, 1991?parents are Tom Allan and Jan Carta?has one younger sister, who plays softball?major is undeclared?loves to eat at "Ruth Chris Steakhouse"?enjoys the movie "Saving Private Ryan" and the TV show "Fringe"?roots for the Anaheim Ducks and Angels?sports heroes are Tim Salmon and Cal Ripken, Jr?likes to snowboard and play guitar in his spare time?favorite color is blue and number is 14?believes responsibility is the top character trait to possess?most respects his dad, for teaching him a lot?has learned that life is not fair?baseball has taught him how to lead?wants to be involved with the Coast Guard after Vanguard.

Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Russ is a hard-working young man. His willingness to "do more than is asked" approach landed him on the club. I believe he has the tools to be a good college player." Russell was at Vanguard University's "Prospect Camp" back in November of 2008.