PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Played shortstop at Central Arizona Community College for two seasons. Helped the team win back-to-back Region 1 titles and he also was named to the all-Region 1 team during his sophomore year. Earned MVP of the Region 1 Tournament. In his first season, the team took third place at the Junior College World Series. Last season, he hit .494 with 23 doubles, four triples and a home run. He drove in 38 runs and had a slugging percentage of .544.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from San Pasqual High School in 2007. Earned four letters in baseball and played second base, third base, and shortstop. Served as the team captain his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born on April 18, 1989 in San Diego. Parents are Jeff and Liz Lovelace and he has two brothers, Kyle and Cole. His second cousin is former Major League baseball player David Justice. Lists his hobby as golf. Is a Kinesiology major.