Ethan Lopez is 27-years-old and calls California home. Lopez attended the University of Hawaii and was named to Second Team All-Big West as a third baseman. In the four years as a Rainbow Warrior, Lopez played in 135 games, hit at an average of .256, hit 13 home runs, and drove in 79 runs. After a brief stint in the Pecos League, the infielder joined the Rocky Mountain Vibes in the Pioneer League. In that time with the Vibes, Lopez was teammates with 2023 RailCats players, Gio Diaz and Peyton Long. In his last year with the Vibes, Lopez had a .344 average, 12 home runs, and 66 RBIs. This past season Lopez went from the Pioneer League to the Frontier League, Lopez joined the ThunderBolts with 2005 World Series Champion, Bobby Jenks as his manager.  

“Ethan has shown an ability to get on base and drive in runs during his four years of professional baseball.” Rogers said. “His ability to play multiple INF positions as well as the OF also comes as a welcomed benefit.”