Berea College

 2026 season

12 appearances

11 starts

37.0 innings pitched

0–7 win-loss record

12.65 ERA

63 hits allowed

63 runs allowed

52 earned runs

27 walks

16 strikeouts

3 hit batters

5 wild pitches 

His workload is particularly significant: 11 starts in 12 appearances means Rivera was one of Berea's regular starting pitchers during the season.

Strong outing late in the season

Berea Athletics specifically highlighted Rivera in its Week 11 recap. Against Franklin College, he made a start in which he pitched three innings and allowed only two runs, which Berea described as a "solid outing." 

He also started Berea's final game of the season against Manchester University. Rivera pitched one inning and allowed six runs in that game as Manchester completed the series sweep. 

Overall

Rivera's 2026 season was a heavy-use starting role, even though his overall pitching numbers were difficult. The most important point from Berea's records is that he was trusted with 11 starts, giving him substantial responsibility on the Mountaineers' pitching staff. He is also listed on Berea's 2027 roster as a junior, so he is returning to the program for another season.