Lombardi & JP Talk Sports Interview Series: Bryant Pitcher Kyle Rizy S2. Ep. 2

Kyle Rizy’s journey from a high school ace at Worcester Academy to a dominant senior season at Bryant University is all about resilience. The 6'8" right handed pitcher battled through injury and Tommy John surgery to come back strong in 2025, going 7-0 with a 3.96 ERA, 41 strikeouts, and a .216 opponent batting average. Learn how this Second Team All America East selection turned setbacks into success and why his future in baseball is one to watch. #BryantBaseball #KyleRizy #CollegeBaseball #PitcherLife #MLBProspect

🎙️ Podcast Highlights

1. Locked On LSU (July 25, 2025) – “LSU Baseball Stars DOMINATING Summer Leagues! 🔥”

• Rizy is prominently discussed as one of LSU's standout performers in the summer leagues.
• Hosts spotlight how he's dominating the Cape Cod League with a devastating slider and upper‑90s fastball.Apple Podcasts+11Goodpods+11New England Baseball Journal+11
• Comparisons are drawn between his summer dominance and what Chase Shores provided in LSU’s championship run—suggesting Rizy is following a similar trajectory. Goodpods+1Louisiana Sports+1

2. D1Baseball Podcast – “MCWS Wrap‑Up: LSU wins 8th national title” (June 23, 2025)

• While the episode recaps LSU’s title and team performance, relievers like Rizy are mentioned among pitchers whose contributions were key to the championship.
• The panel discusses pitching strategies, LSU’s staff depth, and the blend of experience and incoming talent—setting context for Rizy’s role.

🧢 Background and Performance Highlights

• Mavrick Rizy is a 6'9″ right-handed freshman from Worcester Academy and a top‑ranked New England recruit in the Class of 2024. He joined LSU and quickly earned opportunities in relief roles. Louisiana Sports+7New England Baseball Journal+7Reveille+7
• In the 2025 College World Series championship series, Rizy threw 1.2 scoreless innings in regionals and another scoreless inning in the super regionals as LSU swept the finals. Cape Cod Chronicle
• In the SEC season, he flashed dominance in regular play: for instance, he recorded 2.2 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts and no walks against McNeese. Louisiana Sport

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