Prior to UIC: Played two years for Vernon College in Vernon, Texas...hit .342 with 22 RBI as a sophomore...named Vernon's Hitter of the Year...also stole 18 bases, scored 31 runs and hit 10 doubles...hit .310 and scored 19 runs with 12 RBI as a freshman at Vernon...swiped eight bases as a rookie...earned North Texas League All-Academic Team accolades.

Prep/Personal: Two-year letterwinner as a third baseman for Hersey...led the Huskies to a pair of Mid-Suburban League East titles (2004, 2005) and a regional championship (2004)...led Huskies with a .362 average as a senior...earned team Most Valuable Player honors...also lettered two years on the Hersey football team...garnered All-Mid-Suburban East recognition as a linebacker...born February 17, 1987...son of Jon and Joan Harwell...majoring in business management.