University of Nevada Las Vegas

2010
Played in all 58 games and made 57 starts in his first season with the Rebels ... Batted .259 in 212 plate appearances ... Recorded 15 multi-hit games on the season ... Had a career-high three hits in a game two times, against Northwestern (March 11) and against Air Force (May 1) ... Drove in a career-high three RBI against Long Beach State (March 19) ... Went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in 23-8 win over Air Force (May 1).

RIVERSIDE
Played two years at Riverside City College ... Hit .348 with one home run as a sophomore ... Helped his squad reach the junior college state final four as a freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated in 2007 from Diamond Bar (CA) HS ... A three-time letterwinner for the Brahmas under coach Rich Gonzales ... Slugged four home runs and had a .380 batting average as a senior ... Played short stop, third base and also pitched ... Helped the Brahmas share the Sierra League Title in 2005 ... Comes from the same prep program as current Rebel softball player Marissa Nichols.

PERSONAL
Richard Steven Jimenez Jr. was born on July 5, 1989, in West Covina, CA ... The son of Rose and Richard Jimenez ... Has two older sisters, Deserie and Laura ... Majoring in physical education.