Bloomquist was All-State and all-league MVP in baseball at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington and was an eighth round pick in 1996 MLB draft.

In 1998, Bloomquist tied a College World Series single-game record with five hits in a game with Long Beach State.

He finished his college career with a .394 (256/649) average over three seasons and was named ASU On Deck Circle Most Valuable Player.

[7] On July 2, 2015, Bloomquist was designated for assignment, and shortstop Chris Taylor called up from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers to take his roster spot.

[8][9] On June 11, 2021, Bloomquist was named the new head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team.

Conference tournament champion Bloomquist is married and has four daughters, Natalie, Ava, Layla and Sydney.