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Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 14, 2008   San Gabriel Valley Arsenal  22
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
David Rivera
3B RHP 6-0 196   R/R
FB
84
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
82-84
CB
72
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 28, 2007 - Jul 29, 2007   Navy  23
Arrowhead Credit Union Park - San Bernardino, CA
David Rivera
3B RHP 6-0 195   R/R
FB
85
60
7.43
40
OF
IF
83
1B
C
Pop
Range
83-85
CB
70
SL
CH
68
Split
Knuckle
David Rivera is a 2009 3B/P with a 6'0'', 195 lb. frame from Upland, CA who attends Claremont HS. He has a strong build that is thick but he does have athleticism. Rivera is a really good all-around young player and was strongly considered for the top prospect list. He has a strong swing that starts with an aggressive set-up. His swing plane is good and he made solid opposite field contact. Rivera is pretty short to the ball and for the most part he has a contact approach, though he does possess power. It could be that he is a young hitter that is not yet in tune with his natural power and that is ok, it will come out in time. Rivera showed off a good arm across the diamond with throws that track well. His hands and feet work well at 3rd base, where he is and will continue to be a really solid defensive player. On the mound he has a short, infielder type arm action that works from a high 3/4 slot. His fastball was 83-85 mph and at times had late cut action. Rivera also showed some breaking ball feel and consistently threw strikes with all pitches. He would make a nice fill in reliever at the college level. The mid-80s should come to him soon. Rivera is a good D1 prospect with the physicality and ability to contribute sooner rather than later as a position player.
PG Grade 8.0




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David Rivera 60 2007 Rising Juniors National Showcase
Jun 09, 2007 - Jun 10, 2007   14-White  17
Southwestern College - Chula Vista, CA
David Rivera
3B RHP 6-0 190   R/R
FB
84
60
7.77
40
OF
IF
82
1B
C
Pop
Range
81-84
CB
74
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
David Rivera is a 2009 3B/P/SS with a 6'0'', 190 lb. frame from Upland, CA, who attends Claremont HS. Named to the Top Prospect Team. Rivera has present strength in his body. Defensively he showed good arm strength across the diamond with solid actions at third base. He has a very accurate arm and made good throws in game action. At the plate he is a right handed hitter with and aggressive approach. There is strength in his swing, and the ball jumps off his bat showing good raw power. Rivera get leverage at the point of contact that should allow him to drive the ball to all fields. He is quick through zone, and he projects as a middle of the order bat. On the mound Rivera shows projectable velocity with good arm speed. He has a balanced delivery and solid mechanics. He gets life on his 84 mph fastball, and he mixes in an 11/5 curveball with sharpness at times.
PG Grade 8.0




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David Rivera 60 2007 Sunshine West Showcase
David Rivera IF 2007 Sunshine West Showcase
Jan 20, 2007 - Jan 21, 2007   8-Steel  1
Arrowhead Credit Union Park - San Bernardino, CA
David Rivera
3B RHP 6-0 188   R/R
FB
82
60
7.94
40
OF
IF
76
1B
C
Pop
Range
80-82
CB
SL
70
CH
Split
Knuckle
David Rivera is a 2009 3B/P/SS with a 6'0'', 188 lb. frame from Upland CA, who attends Claremont HS. David has a strong well-developed build. At the plate David has a solid swing with good bat speed. He makes consistent solid contact at the plate but needs to work on his balance some. He tends to dive in on the ball taking away from his power. In the field David best projects at third base where he has nice hands and an accurate arm, but lacks the footspeed for a middle infield position. On the mound David has smooth mechanics with a short arm action and good armside run. His fastball seems to get on hitters quick and he will also show an 11 to 5 slider. David is a solid student that should attract the attention of many mid-level college programs.
PG Grade 7.0




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David Rivera Hitting 2007 California Underclass Showcase
David Rivera 60 2007 California Underclass Showcase