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William Rivera Profile
Previous Baseball Experience: He played four years at South Bronx High School
High School Accomplishments: He played in a high school championship game at Shea Stadium in 2003
Favorite Baseball Player: Bernie Williams
Favorite Baseball Moment: Hitting a grand slam in front of his parents
Favorite Baseball Movie: Bench Warmers
Person that has influenced William the most: His father
Favorite Food: Rice and Beans with fried chicken
Favorite Music: Reggaeton
William’s prediction for the coming season: The team will be strong and will fight until the end. He feels that last season the team came very close to making the championship, and that has motivated the group for this season
William’s personal goals for the coming season: He wants to come through when the team needs him the most. He wants to be known as a clutch player.
Best part of studying and playing for Lehman: He loves his major (exercise science).
Two things that make him different: He is very helpful and people can always count on him.
The 411 on William Rivera:
William Rivera is in his third year with the Lightning. In his first season, Rivera was a very versatile player with the Lightning, as he played the infield, pitched, and made a handful of appearances behind the plate. Last season, it was much of the same for Rivera, who played multiple positions when his number was called. His willingness to accept any role makes him the ultimate team player. Rivera's goal this season is to become a fixture in coach Quirk's starting lineup.
Coach Quirk’s comments on William: “William is a hard-working role player that will make the most of his playing time, whether it is in the outfield or on the mound. He has earned the reputation of being a team-first student-athlete, and he has always given me 100 percent. We expect that same attitude from him this season.”
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