Senior infielder Rigo Hernandez from Panama City, Panama. Recruited to William Carey in 2019 after a tryout in Panama, he arrived with limited spoken English and adjusted over time. A serious leg injury derailed his junior year; disciplined rehab led to a 2024 All-American season, batting .363, highlighted by a March 15 game in which he went 5-7, scored six runs, and drove in seven RBIs. Teammate and compatriot Jose Torres encouraged him; Coach Thib’s interest led him to Cajun baseball. He enjoys Louisiana cuisine—especially jambalaya, which reminds him of home—and plans to try gumbo. He praises the team’s family feel and would call teammate Maddox Mandino for help.
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