Rio Rancho pitcher Richie Reiffenberger signs on with UCLA
The six-foot-four right-hander announced his verbal commitment to the Bruins on social media this week.
By Connor Murphy ·
Richie Reiffenberger told followers on Instagram last week that he is verbally committed to the University of California, Los Angeles. The Rio Rancho High School junior will pitch for the Bruins after his final two seasons in the Ram uniform.
Reiffenberger is a right-handed pitcher who stands six feet four inches tall. He recently turned 17 years old. His fastball reaches 93 mph. He also throws a changeup and a sweeper.
The junior raised his national profile this summer by throwing two no-hitters. Last season, he served as a key arm for the Rams. That team went 24-0 in district play and won the District 1-5A title.
In his announcement post, Reiffenberger thanked UCLA coaches John Savage and Griffin Barnes. He said they gave him the chance to continue his academic and athletic journey. He also credited his faith in Jesus Christ for opening doors and guiding his life.
Reiffenberger thanked his family for their support from the very start. He ended the post with the words Go Bruins.
Baseball season begins in 2027. Reiffenberger remains in the Rio Rancho program until then.
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