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A good look at Alfonso Rivas, from the University of Arizona to the Cubs

People lately have been commenting on Alfonso Rivas’ easygoing demeanor, and also his line-drive stroke. The former Arizona Wildcat is doing well for himself, I’m pleased to see. He’s a potential star, in my eyes, and I don’t think I’m alone thinking that.

I can attest that he’s had both that presence and that easy stroke at least since 2017, when I first saw him play at the U of A. Saw him play a few more times, spraying line drives all over the yard, playing left field mostly.

He hasn’t historically had a home run bat, but an easy Keith Hernandez/Bill Buckner comp comes to mind.