Winston-Salem State University

2012 • JUNIOR SEASON: Battled through arm injuries to appear in 7 games for the Rams…….struck out 4 hitters in 5.2 innings of relief. 

2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON (Bergen Community College):  batted .250 with 21 hits, 2 doubles and 3 triples at BCC his sophomore year……..drove in 14 runs and was also 2-2 on stolen bases……..saw limited action on the mound and was used primarily out of the bullpen as a reliever.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Rafael played two years of varsity baseball for Coach Klemeck……..was a member of the Dean’s List at Teaneck HS.

PERSONAL:  Exercise Science major…….born on 12/27/91……..parents are Janio Perez and Vanessa Amaros-Perez……..most memorable moment was hitting a “walk-off” homerun and helping his team advance to the playoffs……..last year’s success of the Ram’s inaugural season stands out as his favorite thing about the WSSU baseball program. 

COACH RITSCHE ON RIVAS:  “Rafi uno” is a junior college transfer who we brought in primarily to pitch for us.  He battled arm injuries and mechanical issues all of 2012.  He’s back healthy again this year and is one of the most improved pitchers on this year’s staff.”