Bethune-Cookman University Athletics

Before Bethune-Cookman
Spent two seasons at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa… Batted .328 in 2016, adding a .416 slugging percentage on the season… Appeared in 15 games on the mound, all out of the bullpen… Collected a team-leading seven saves in 13.1 innings of work, striking out 18 batters against just eight walks…
 
Bryant HS
Prepped for Rocco Rotondi at William C. Bryant High School… Served as a pitcher and outfielder in both his junior and senior seasons… Helped team to the divisional title as a senior… Named team captain in 2014… Conference champions as a senior… Batted .525 and won the hitting title in 2013 as a junior…
 
Personal
Son of Maria Rivas and Catalino Lao… Has two siblings – Lizbeth Guzman (14) and Adrihn Lao (2)… Majoring in Liberal Arts with a minor in Athletic Training… Favorite sports team is the New York Mets… Lists a breakfast burrito as his favorite food… Favorite musical artist is Kodak…