University of San Francisco Athletics

GENERAL CAPSULE: Widely regarded as one of thebest infielders in the state... drafted twice (Seattle, 2004 andArizona, 2005)... versatile player, capable of playing all infieldpositions. AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS (2005-2006):Earned All-Western State First Team honors, finishing the 2006season batting .306 with 10 doubles, two triples, four homeruns, 26RBI and 25 runs... hit .275 with 10 doubles and four home runs as afreshman. PREP CAREER: Four-year baseball letter-winner at QuartzHill HS... named league MVP after the 2003 season, after batting.516 with seven home runs. PERSONAL: Brian JamesChavez... nickname is Chavey... goal for the season is for the Donsto win the conference and go to the World Series... chose USFbecause he felt it was a perfect fit... hobbies include fishing andlistening to music... wants to be President Bush for a day...favorite quote is by Theodore Roosevelt "Speak softly and carry abig stick; you will go far"... counts his grandfather as the mostimpressive person he's ever met... favortie movie is PoolhallJunkies... favorite book is Beowulf... favorite food is mom's homecooking... parents are Jim and Lisa Chavez... born February 23,1986 in Mission Hills, CA. GIARRATANO ON CHAVEZ:"Brian Chavez has all the tools to help USF compete for aconference championship and move on to a regional. We look forBrian to be a very high draft pick at the end of the season and agreat addition to our 2007 team."