On July 14, former Texas A&M pitcher Will Rizzo announced that he is transferring to Nebraska.
Rizzo is the 23rd member of Nebraska’s incoming recruiting class per Rivals.
Rizzo is currently pitching in the Northwoods League. Across six appearances, Rizzo has pitched 19.0 innings recording a 3.32 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
Rizzo spoke highly of his relationship with Nebraska’s Director of Player Development Rob Childress.
“He’s really sort of a father figure to me,” Rizzo said per Geoff Exstrom of Rivals. “He’s a great coach, but also a great man.”
Childress served as the head coach at Texas A&M from 2006 to 2021. He joined Nebraska in July of 2021.
I am very excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at the University of Nebraska! #GBR pic.twitter.com/nchM3zvSSi
— Will Rizzo (@WillRizzo3) July 14, 2022
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