The athlete: Peter joins the Pride as a senior transfer from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington…played one season for Coach Dan Ramsay at Whitworth…had 39 strikeouts in 43 innings of work…before playing for WU, attended Riverside City College, where he played for Head Coach Dennis Rogers…was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 41st round of the 2008 MLB draft…has played baseball for 18 years…right-handed pitcher who has loads of potential…big, strong and possesses a power hammer…will compete for the closer position for VUSC…should be an impact newcomer for the Blue and Gold in 2010.
The person: Peter was born February 3, 1987, to parents Dan and Anne…born in Spokane, Washington…has one brother, Scott, who is a teammate at VU, and two sisters…nickname is "Birdy"…pursuing a major in Communications at Vanguard…loves eating at "Great Mex"…favorite film is "For the Love of The Game" and TV show is "King Of Queens"…roots for the New York Yankees, and AJ Burnett…likes reading Romans 12…favorite color is Blue and number is 23…favorite quote is from the late Jim Valvano, "Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up."…thinks that loyalty is an essential characteristic…most respects his parents, because there is nothing they cannot overcome…has learned that life is short, so live it up…baseball has taught him discipline…career goal is to play professional baseball as long as possible.
Coach Grajeda’s Comments: Pete is a guy that has a huge ceiling and I think his new surroundings will revitalize him. I know his character and drive and look for a break-out season from him. He will challenge as the team’s closer.
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