Azusa Pacific University Athletics

2026 (Junior): Rios joins the Cougars as a physical left-handed outfielder with a proven ability to drive the ball and reach base. A transfer from Cerritos College, he brings a veteran presence to the Azusa Pacific lineup after anchoring the heart of the Falcons' order.

Prior to APU (Cerritos College)

• 2025 (Sophomore): Put together a standout season for the Falcons, appearing in 41 games and batting .321. He displayed significant gap-to-gap power, recording eight doubles, four triples, and three home runs for a .545 slugging percentage. Rios was a high-impact run producer, tallying 19 RBIs and 32 runs scored while posting a .402 on-base percentage.

• 2024 (Freshman): Played in 47 games, batting .294 with 52 hits and 24 RBIs. He was a disciplined presence at the plate, drawing 21 walks and contributing seven doubles and two triples to the Falcons' offensive efforts.

• Defensive Prowess: Noted for his reliability in the outfield, Rios recorded a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage during his freshman campaign (91 putouts, 3 assists).

High School Spent four seasons at prep powerhouse St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif.

• Memorable Moments: Highlighted his prep career by going 2-for-3 against Mater Dei and launching a home run in his first varsity game.

• Scouting Profile: Recognized by Perfect Game as a high-ceiling prospect, showcasing a 101.9 mph exit velocity and an 83 mph velocity from the outfield. Scouts noted his powerful left-handed swing and athletic 6-1 frame.

Personal Born March 9, 2005, in Long Beach, Calif... Son of Frank and Rosie Rios... Has a younger sister, Gemma... Comes from a deep-rooted baseball family: his brother Frankie played at USC, his brother Josh played at Cal State Fullerton, and his cousin Beto currently plays for Stanford University... Majoring in Business... Chose Azusa Pacific for its strong combination of academic and athletic excellence... Hobbies include fishing... A fan of Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers... Favorite movie is Moneyball and favorite TV show is The Office.