Career
He was named to that position prior to the 2014 season. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Florida Marlins organization, and played one season with the Utica Blue Sox before turning to coaching. He served three more years at Miami, working with catchers.
In his seven years in Coral Gables, the Hurricanes reached five College World Series, winning two, and appeared in the Super Regional round all seven years.
In 2005, Lovelady accepted an assistant coach position at Wright State. Two years later, he added associate head coach duties.
With Rob Cooper"s move to Penn State, Lovelady was elevated to the top job. Below is a table of Lovelady"s yearly records as an National Collegiate Athletic Association head baseball coach.