The 6'2", 210-pound 27-year-old has been gracing the A's infield (and outfield) since last season, which has opened many doors to him in not only his baseball endeavors, but also in hunting down the tastiest dishes in the country.
He grew up in San Jose, where he was raised a Giants and Niners fan -- but he's since converted his family members to the green and gold side of baseball. He played ball at Bellarmine Prep School before attending Cal Berkeley, so he hasn't moved very far.
In 2010, he was drafted by the Marlins, then tossed into the minors for a few years.