2012: Member of the roster after transferring from Compton College but sat out the season as a redshirt.

COLLEGE: Started his career at Campbell in 2010 where his first collegiate hit was a three-run homer against LaSalle ... hit two home runs on the season and appeared in nine games on the mound without recording a decision ... played at Compton in 2011 and was named to the All-South Coast Conference honorable mention squad as a catcher.

HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Claremont High School ... lettered four times each in baseball and football ... led his league in ERA and received All-Baseline League and all-region honors his senior year.

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 25, 1991 ... son of Anthony and Lucy Rivera ... older brother plays football at Army ... majoring in psychology.