Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2019 at Pima Community College): Played under Ken Jacome at Pima CCC... Played in 54 games at Pima CC...Batted .344, along with 54 hits and 40 Runs Batted In ( RBI's)... Helped lead Pima CC to a 36-19 record...Nominated to participate in the Arizona Junior College All Star Game... Collected over 100 hits in his career at Pima CC.

FRESHMAN SEASON: (2018 at Pima Community College): Played under Ken Jacome at Pima CC... Played in 51 games at Pima CC...Batted .309, along with 51 hits, 25 Runs Batted In ( RBI's), and posted a .421 On Base Percentage (OBP)... Led the ACCAC in doubles as a Freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Played at Nogales HS in Nogales,AZ under O.J. Favela... Standout out Nogales HS and helped lead the Paches to a 2017 HS State Championship in his senior year... Named to the 2017 All Conference team.

PERSONAL: Born  06/30/98 … Son of Ralph and Stephanie Padilla … Siblings include Raenan and Crianna Padilla … Majoring in Health and Exercise Science … Favorite athlete is Mike Trout  and favorite team is the LA Dodgers... After graduation Rafael plans to become a personal trainer.