West Texas A&M University Athletics

At New Mexico Highlands:
Comes to Canyon following two seasons at New Mexico Highlands University... Named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Freshman Pitcher of the Year in 2024... Tallied a season-best eight strikeouts against CSU Pueblo (3/17/24)... Tossed 53.2 innings as a freshman, striking out 43 batters... Made 12 appearances with 11 starts for the Cowboys as a sophomore in 2025... Registered 33 strikeouts in 47.2 frames... 

At Montwood High School:
Graduated from Montwood High School (Texas) in 2023... Played all over the field for the Rams under head coach Willie Romo... First Team All-District selection during his senior season... Also lettered in football for the Rams...

Personal:
Born September 16, 2004... Son of Richard Rodriguez and Lorraine Cardiel and he has one sibling, Samantha... Majoring in Sports & Exercise Science at West Texas A&M...