The athlete: Jason joins the Vanguard baseball program as a junior transfer from Cal State Fullerton?played two seasons for Head Coach Dave Serrano?made 31 appearances for the Titans, primarily out of the bullpen?highlight was striking out six batters in 5.2 innings of two-hit, shutout relief in a win over Southern Mississippi University?before playing at CSUF, graduated in 2007 from La Mirada High School, in La Mirada, California?played for Kim Brocks at LMHS?was named All-League from 2005 to 2007, and was All-CIF in those same years?led his team to the CIF finals at Dodger Stadium?played three seasons of club baseball for SoCal Mariners?has been playing baseball since he could walk?brings great experience to the bump for VU?also can slide over and play first base?named one of four captains on the 2010 squad?should have a very productive first year in the Blue and Gold.
The person: Jason was born on November 12, 1988, in Torrance, California?mother is Amie Dovel, father is the late Tom Dovel...nickname is "Dove"?has one older brother, who played baseball at Loyola Marymount University?will major in Business Administration at VUSC?likes to eat at "Yardhouse"?favorite movies include, "Bad Boys 2", "Tommy Boy", "Black Sheep", and "Rush Hour 2"?loves the TV show "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"?favorite color is gold and number is 51...roots for the LA Angels and VU Athletics?favorite verse is Philippians 4:13?sports hero is Ken Griffey, Jr?.hobbies include movies, friends, and going to the beach?thinks that honesty is the top character trait to possess?most respects his mom, for being so strong?has learned that life is tough, but it builds character?baseball has taught him discipline?career goal is to play professional baseball.
His thoughts: I chose to attend Vanguard because of the college experience and for the friendships."
Coach Grajeda's Comments: "Jason will be a fixture in the rotation. He is a winner and has shown he can also hit and play a diligent first base. He is one of four captains on the club. His addition was huge for the program."
