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Baseball A Puerto Rican Ohtani? by Julio Pabón February 20, 2025 Meet Chris Arroyo, a two-way player for the Virginia Cavaliers, known as the “Puerto Rican Shohei Ohtani” – Image Credit: Virginia Athletics CABO ROJO, PR — The ‘Puerto Rico Challenge’ college baseball tournament wrapped up on Monday, February 17, with Michigan shutting out Stetson 6-0 in the championship game. The four-day event was a resounding success, broadcast live on ESPN+ and Puerto Rico’s local WIPR TV. Beyond the intense competition, Latino Sports uncovered compelling local stories worth sharing. One standout was Puerto Rican university student Chris Arroyo, a two-way player for Virginia, nicknamed the “Boricua Ohtani.” Like several MLB scouts have already done so, put Chris Arroyo on your radar – Image Credit: Virginia Athletics When I heard several people calling him that, I had to find out why. It didn’t take long to see the comparison — Arroyo is both a pitcher and an infielder, showcasing elite talent on both sides of the game. He had a stellar All-American season at Pasco-Hernando State College (JUCO), hitting .403 with 19 home runs and 52 RBIs. On the mound, the left-hander posted a 5-4 record with a 3.53 ERA, striking out 63 batters over 62.2 innings. Chris didn’t disappoint the entourage of family and friends who traveled from his hometown of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, to see him play for the first time. He gave them a moment to remember, crushing a 370-foot home run over the right-center field fence to the delight of his supporters. Watch Chris Arroyo’s home run in the Puerto Rico Challenge, courtesy of Virginia Baseball – Image Credit: Virginia Athletics With around 25 MLB scouts in attendance, Chris Arroyo is undoubtedly on their radar. We had the opportunity to interview him, and we’re excited to share his story — because one day, you just might see him in the big leagues. Follow us on Social Media for updates and exclusive content Instagram: @latinosportsoficial Facebook: Latino Sports Twitter: @latinosports Related Topics Boricua Ohtani Cavaliers Chris Arroyo College Baseball ESPN featured NCAA NCAA Baseball Ohtani Pasco-Hernando State College Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Challenge Puerto Rico Challenge 2025 Shohei Ohtani University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers WIPR Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment * Name * Email * Website Advertisement Facebook Latest Article Baseball / 1 week ago 35TH ANNUAL LATINO MVP AWARDS – 2024 OFFICIAL BALLOT ANNOUNCED BRONX, NY (February 10th, 2025) — It has been thirty five (35) years since… By Press Release Baseball / 7 hours ago A Puerto Rican Ohtani? CABO ROJO, PR — The ‘Puerto Rico Challenge’ college baseball tournament wrapped up on… By Julio Pabón Baseball / 12 hours ago Guerrero at War Against the Blue Jays – Guerrero en Guerra Contra los Blue Jays “The worst thing for a chef is to be sexist and have to cook… By Juan Vené Basketball / 16 hours ago Putting the WIN in Windy City: No. 10 St. John’s rolls past DePaul NEW YORK, NY — In the windy city of Chicago Wednesday night, the No…. By Robert Rizzo Hockey / 1 day ago Clash of Titans: USA and Canada Set for 4 Nations Face-Off Championship NEWARK, NJ — The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament has captivated hockey fans worldwide,… By Joel Rodriguez More in Baseball Guerrero at War Against the Blue Jays – Guerrero en Guerra Contra los Blue Jays “The worst thing for a chef is to be sexist and have to cook… Mets Fans: Your Owner Sent A Message NEW YORK, NY — Steve Cohen has become accessible to the media, a billionaire… 📸 LATINO SPORTS GALLERY: New York Yankees – 2025 Spring Training Full Squad Workout ☀️ 2025 Spring Training ⚾️ New York Yankees – Full Squad Workout 📍George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL… Live Spring Training games start Thursday, Feb. 20 on MLB Network MLB Network to visit all 30 Clubs in 15 days starting Wednesday, Feb. 26… Guerrero at War Against the Blue Jays – Guerrero en Guerra Contra los Blue Jays
