West Texas A&M University Athletics

2024:
Appeared in 55 games with 52 starts at shortstop for the Buffaloes in 2024... Hit .263 with 13 doubles, two triples and seven homeruns to drive in 32 RBI... Slugged .500 with 14 walks and 16 hit-by-pitch for an on-base percentage of .379... Also stole 10 bases on 12 attempts... Tallied 56 putouts and 117 assists with nine errors on the infield for a fielding percentage of .951... Season-high four hits and five RBI at Arkansas-Fort Smith (3/29)... Named to the Lone Star Conference All-Defensive Team...

At Western Texas College:
Came to Canyon from Western Texas College (Texas) where he played shortstop for the Westerners under head coach Gary Miller... Saw time in 72 games for the Westerners over the two seasons, hitting .297 with 15 doubles, six triples and four homeruns to drive in 46 RBI for a slugging percentage of .467 to go along with 17 stolen bases...

At Eastlake High School:
Graduated from Eastlake High School (Texas) in 2021... Played shortstop and left field for the Falcons under skipper Marc Herrera...

Personal:
Born August 10, 2003... Son of Andres and Lorena Batista and he has three siblings: RJ, Sophia and Leah... Majoring in Health Science at West Texas A&M...