Vanguard University

The athlete:  Ryan is back at Vanguard for his senior season, after playing with the Pride as a junior transfer last year?made five appearances out of the bullpen, and boasted the top ERA on the squad, 2.08?pitched 4.1 innings, and struck out three batters?arrived at VUSC after spending the past two seasons with Head Coach Scott Douglas at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, Colorado?was 1-0 with 12.2 innings pitched with seven strikeouts?graduated from Resurrection Christian High School in Loveland, Colorado where he was an All-State Pitcher and Team MVP in 2006 with Head Coach Tad Carls?had a 1.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts as a senior in only 45 innings pitched?also played basketball and golf?has been playing baseball for 15 years?bats and throws right...quick worker on the bump?gives the Lions another option in mid and late-game situations.

The person:  Ryan was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to parents Steve and Rose on April 23, 1988?has two older brothers?Religion major?enjoys eating Mexican food at "Guerro's Taco Bar"?favorite movie is "300" and TV Show is "The Office"?likes the color red and the number 1?favorite Bible verse is Acts 20:24?sports hero is Josh Hamilton?likes wakeboarding?thinks that honesty is the best character trait to have?most respects his dad because he is hard working and a Spiritual role model?learned in life to follow God's will?baseball has taught him about perseverance?would like to become a youth pastor or be involved in computer networking.

His thoughts:  My favorite parts of Vanguard are my friends and the classes.

Coach Grajeda's comments: "Ryan is short reliever that works quickly and produces ground balls. He's tough on right-handed hitters with a good slider."