LA MIRADA HS: Was a four-year letterman for Head Coach Kim Brooks at La Mirada High School • Helped the Matadores win four consecutive Suburban League Championships, and reach the CIF Southern Section quarterfinals, semifinals and finals in three of his four seasons • Was a three-time All-CIF first-teamer (2005-2007), earning the Suburban League's Most Valuable Player in 2005, and Most Valuable Pitcher in 2006 and 2007 • was a combined 24-5 with three saves and 242 strikeouts over his last three seasons • Also played outfield for the Mats when he was not pitching.

PERSONAL: Born on November 12, 1988, in Torrance, Calif. • Mom is Amie Dovel, his father, Thomas, is deceased • Full name is Jason Thomas Dovel • Has one older brother, Sean, who is a catcher at Loyola Marymount • Major is undecided • Models game after Dontrelle Williams of the Florida Marlins • Would like to see University of Miami and North Carolina added to the Titans' schedule • Greatest sports thrill was playing the CIF Finals at Dodger Stadium • Played with current Angels prospect Hank Conger in travel ball • Favorites include: St. Louis Cardinals (team), Chris Farley and Jessica Alba (actors), Rush Hour 2, Tommy Boy, and Black Sheep (Movies), Separation of Power, and Memorial Day- Vince Flynn (books), Journey, Thrice, and Rascal Flatts (musical artists) Myspace.com, BaseballAmerica.com, and BaseballResource.com (websites).