Marcus Rivera headshot
IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL

MARCUS RIVERA

Junior RHP / Utility — Cal State Northridge · Big West Conference
3.8
ERA
87
Strikeouts
91
FB Velo
2
Yrs Elig.
3.5
GPA
TRANSFER PORTAL STATUS
Portal Status
Active — Available Immediately
Current School
Cal State Northridge
Division / Conference
NCAA D1 · Big West
Eligibility Remaining
2 Years (RS Junior)
Preferred Destinations
D1 programs, West Coast preferred
Available For
Spring 2027 Season
COLLEGE STATS
SplitGGSIPW-LERAKBBWHIPOPP AVG
Overall241489.17-43.8287281.18.231
Conference121062.05-33.4861181.12.218
Non-Conference12427.12-14.6126101.32.264
★ Top 5 in Big West Ks
★ Conference ERA leader (Jr.)
★ 8.8 K/9 career rate
SCOUTING PROFILE
Verified measurables from showcases and in-game data.
91
Fastball Velo
Tops 93, sits 89-91
79
Slider
2,400 RPM avg spin
83
Changeup
12 MPH tunnel differential
6'2"
Height
195
Weight (lbs)
R/R
Throws / Bats
6.8
60-Yard Dash
90
Exit Velo (IF)
Utility infield ability
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Strong academic standing with transferable credits across UC/CSU systems.
Major
Kinesiology
Pre-Physical Therapy track
Cumulative GPA
3.52
Dean's List — 4 semesters
Expected Graduation
Spring 2028
86 credits completed
Credits Transferable
86 of 86
UC/CSU/NCAA transfer eligible
ACCOLADES
2026

All-Big West Second Team

Selected as one of the top pitchers in the conference.

2026

Big West Pitcher of the Week

7 IP, 0 ER, 11 K vs. Long Beach State.

2025

Big West All-Academic Team

Recognized for excellence both on the field and in the classroom.

2024-26

CSUN Scholar-Athlete

3.0+ GPA every semester while competing at the D1 level.

2024

Cape Cod League Selection

Competed in the premier summer collegiate league, facing draft-eligible talent.

GAME FILM
College game footage, bullpen sessions, and showcase clips.
vs Long Beach State
Game Film · 7 IP, 11 K
PLAYER BACKGROUND
2023 — Present
Cal State Northridge (NCAA D1)
Three-year contributor. Evolved from bullpen arm to Friday starter. Named All-Conference in junior season.
Summer 2024
Cape Cod League — Chatham Anglers
Pitched 28 innings with a 2.89 ERA against top draft-eligible talent from across the country.
2019 — 2023
Simi Valley High School
Four-year varsity starter. All-CIF Southern Section. Led team to two league championships.
2021 — 2023
SoCal Bandits (Travel Ball)
Competed in PG Nationals and WWBA. Reached 88 MPH as a high school senior.

Marcus Rivera is a junior right-handed pitcher at Cal State Northridge with two years of eligibility remaining. Over three college seasons he has developed from a bullpen arm into one of the Big West's top starters, posting a conference-leading ERA in his junior year.

A dual-threat athlete, Marcus also sees time at utility infield positions and carries a 90 MPH exit velocity from the right side. His combination of pitching depth, positional versatility, and academic strength makes him an ideal fit for programs looking to add a proven college arm with immediate eligibility.

Off the field, Marcus is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with plans to enter physical therapy. He has been named to the Dean's List four times and was selected to the Big West All-Academic Team.

CONTACT
Athlete
College Coach
Head Coach
Coach Mike Johnson
Advisor / Family
Parent
Carlos Rivera