Laz Rivera
5 Laz RiveraHear how to pronounce Laz Rivera
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    185
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Miami, Fla.
  • High School:
    Christopher Columbus HS
  • Previous College:
    Chipola College
  • Position:
    2B
  • Major:
    Sport Management
  • gp
    50
  • avg
    .427
  • hr
    6
  • rbi
    47
  • r
    59
  • sb
    9
Bio

As a Sophomore (Chipola): Attended Chipola College where he saw action in 52 games...Hit .385 with five home runs, 42 RBI, 49 runs and nine stolen bases...Was 5-for-5 with an RBI and two runs versus Lurleen B. Wallace (2/21)...Had 20 multi-hit games...Posted a 20-game hitting streak between March 18 and May 10. 

As a Freshman (Miami): Attended the University of Miami for his first collegiate season...Saw action in 14 games, including six starts…Batted .263 with five hits, four walks and three RBI…Made career debut against Maine (Feb. 15), finishing 0-for-1 with one run scored…Recorded career-first hit and RBI in series finale win over Maine (Feb. 16)…Started all three games of Alabama State series at third base (May 2-4)...Scored two runs in win over Hornets (May 4)…Went 1-for-3 with career-first double in loss to North Carolina (May 16). 

Summer League: Played for the Battle Creek Bombers and Sanford River Rats...With the River Rats, helped team to South Florida League championship... 

High School: Graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, where he played third base and shortstop for coach Joe Webber...Named second-team All-American...Selected to play in the Connie Mack World Series Senior All-Star game by Perfect Game...Named 2013 Second-Team All-Dade by Miami Herald...Hit .373 with one home run, 13 RBI, 10 stolen bases senior season...Also recorded .489 on-base percentage...Selected to compete for 6A-8A Senior team in 2013 All-Dade All-Star Game...Competed on Florida Legends team...Earned Honorable Mention All-Dade honors from Miami Herald after junior season. 

Personal: Has one older sibling, Arianny...Sport management major, business minor...Born September 20.

Recent games
Season Statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 50 23
Plate appearances 241 112
At Bats 213 99
Runs 59 30
Hits 91 45
Doubles 22 11
Triples 1 1
Home Runs 6 4
Runs Batted In 47 22
Total bases 133 70
Walks 17 7
Hit by pitch 7 3
Strikeouts 26 11
Sacrifice Flies 4 3
Sacrifice Hits - -
Hit into double play 5 2
Stolen Bases 9 5
Caught Stealing 2 -
Batting Average .427 .455
On Base Percentage .477 .491
Slugging Percentage .624 .707
Game Log - Hitting
Game Log - Base Running
Game Log - Pitching
Game Log - Fielding

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Career Stats: Base Running

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Splits Stats: Hitting

Splits Stats: Base Running

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News mentions
Four Spartans Earn ABCA/Rawlings All-South Region Honors
Four Spartans Earn ABCA/Rawlings All-South Region Honors

Danny Le represents Tampa on the first team.

Spartans Bow Out from NCAA Tournament
Spartans Bow Out from NCAA Tournament

Tampa concludes season at 41-10

Spartans Fall to Statesmen in First Game of NCAA Regional
Spartans Fall to Statesmen in First Game of NCAA Regional

DSU used a three-run inning to claim the victory over UT.

Spartans Place Six on All-Region Team
Spartans Place Six on All-Region Team

Joe UrsoHear how to pronounce Joe Urso wins his second NCBWA South Region Coach of the Year

Six Spartans Earn All-SSC Honors
Six Spartans Earn All-SSC Honors

Head Coach Joe UrsoHear how to pronounce Joe Urso was named SSC Coach of the Year.

Rivera's Cycle Leads Tampa in SSC Sweep
Rivera's Cycle Leads Tampa in SSC Sweep

Laz RiveraHear how to pronounce Laz Rivera's cycle was the program's first since 2006

Spartans Win Friday Night Matchup Against Tritons
Spartans Win Friday Night Matchup Against Tritons

Tampa scored double-digit runs for the 23rd time this season

Spartans Bring the Bats in Series Opener with Sailfish
Spartans Bring the Bats in Series Opener with Sailfish

Tampa slugged 19 runs on 22 hits in the victory.

Spartans Welcome In Sailfish for Senior Night
Spartans Welcome In Sailfish for Senior Night

15 Seniors will be honored this weekend for the UT baseball team.

Tampa Concludes Doubleheader Sweep of Florida Southern With Walk-Off Double
Tampa Concludes Doubleheader Sweep of Florida Southern With Walk-Off Double

Vin CosenzoHear how to pronounce Vin Cosenzo slugged three home runs in the Saturday doubleheader.

Spartans Drop Series Opener to Mocs
Spartans Drop Series Opener to Mocs

FSC scored a late run to earn the victory in game one.

Spartans and Mocs Set to Battle in Battle of Ranked Teams
Spartans and Mocs Set to Battle in Battle of Ranked Teams

Tampa enters the game at No. 3 and Florida Southen is at No. 14.

Laz Rivera Earns SSC Athlete of the Week Honors
Laz RiveraHear how to pronounce Laz Rivera Earns SSC Athlete of the Week Honors

Becomes fourth Spartan hitter to earn award.

Spartans Win Extra-Inning Marathon
Spartans Win Extra-Inning Marathon

UT improves to 5-1 in extra-inning games.

Spartans Take First Two Games In Series Against Fighting Knights
Spartans Take First Two Games In Series Against Fighting Knights

The Spartans Returned to the field after Friday's game was postponed.

Tampa Sweeps Rematch of Championship Game
Tampa Sweeps Rematch of Championship Game

Spartans offense carries the team in the sweep.

Tampa Sweeps Rematch of Championship Game
Tampa Sweeps Rematch of Championship Game

Spartans offense carries the team in the sweep.

Spartans Cruise by Indians in Game One
Spartans Cruise by Indians in Game One

UT pounded out 11 hits in the victory.

Spartans and Indians Set To Meet In Championship Rematch
Spartans and Indians Set To Meet In Championship Rematch

Tampa defeated Catawba in the 2015 NCAA Championship Game.

Spartans Complete Series Sweep Over Panthers
Spartans Complete Series Sweep Over Panthers

Offense Leads Tampa In Doubleheader Sweep.

Spartans Use Big Inning to Claim Victory In SSC Series Opener
Spartans Use Big Inning to Claim Victory In SSC Series Opener

Tampa uses four run sixth to propel the victory

Spartans Use Big Inning to Claim Victory In SSC Series Opener
Spartans Use Big Inning to Claim Victory In SSC Series Opener

Tampa uses four run sixth to propel the victory

Tampa Prepared To Host Florida Tech
Tampa Prepared To Host Florida Tech

UT returns to Sunshine State Conference play

Eagles Take Rubber Game From Spartans In Extra Innings
Eagles Take Rubber Game From Spartans In Extra Innings

ERAU recorded a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Embry-Riddle Rallies to Defeat Tampa
Embry-Riddle Rallies to Defeat Tampa

The Eagles evened the series ahead of Saturday's rubber game.

Blazers Walk Off Against Spartans
Blazers Walk Off Against Spartans

Osborne led the offense in the loss.

Tampa Welcomes Nova Southeastern For SSC Series
Tampa Welcomes Nova Southeastern For SSC Series

Spartans look to continue winning streak.

Spartans Use Big First Inning To Slay The Purple Knights
Spartans Use Big First Inning To Slay The Purple Knights

Tampa used 14 runs and 12 hits in the first inning to power the victory.

No. 1 Tampa Completes Sweep of Saint Leo With Clutch Play in Late Innings
No. 1 Tampa Completes Sweep of Saint Leo With Clutch Play in Late Innings

Cody deNoyelles hit a pair of home runs with 4 RBI in game two of Saturday's doubleheader.

Spartans Rally to Take First Game of Saint Leo Series
Spartans Rally to Take First Game of Saint Leo Series

Connor Andrews was nearly lights out in 3.0 innings of scoreless relief.

Offensive Onslaught Continues As Spartans Crush Lakers
Offensive Onslaught Continues As Spartans Crush Lakers

Tampa pounded out 22 hits in the win.

Albany State No Match for Top-Ranked Tampa
Albany State No Match for Top-Ranked Tampa

Matt Piatt was 5-6 on the day with 5 RBI and four runs scored.

Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Golden Rams
Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Golden Rams

UT collected 18 runs on 20 hits.

Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Albany State
Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Albany State

UT collected 18 runs on 20 hits.

Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Albany State
Spartan Offense Continues To Roll In Victory Over Albany State

UT collected 18 runs on 20 hits.

Spartans Offense Explodes In Victory Over Griffins
Spartans Offense Explodes In Victory Over Griffins

12 different Spartans would record hits on the afternoon.

Top-Ranked Spartans Set for Four-Game Homestand
Top-Ranked Spartans Set for Four-Game Homestand

Tampa looks to continue its hot start to the 2016 campaign

No. 1 Spartans Complete Sweep of Barry in SSC Opener
No. 1 Spartans Complete Sweep of Barry in SSC Opener

Senior center fielder Casey Scoggins had a monster day for Tampa.

No.1 Spartans Open Up SSC Play Against Buccaneers
No.1 Spartans Open Up SSC Play Against Buccaneers

The University of Tampa baseball team will begin Sunshine State Conference action this weekend as they face the Barry University Buccaneers.

Tampa Holds Off West Florida In 9th To Remain Undefeated
Spartans Extra Innings Success Continues In Win Over Argonauts
Backed By Homers, Spartans Finish Sweep Of Bobcats In Extras
Spartans Win Both Games Of Doubleheader Over Bobcats
Tampa Wins Series Finale Over Bentley
Tampa Wins Series Finale Over Bentley

The Spartans Sweep The Falcons To Start 2016 3-0.

Tampa Offense Explodes In Route Over Bentley.
Tampa Offense Explodes In Route Over Bentley.

Spartans Start Season At 2-0.