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2017 (Freshman): First year player earned significant playing time as an infielder, primarily at second base ... went 1-for-3 in his starting debut February 18th versus Mercer ... batted .271 in MEAC over 18 games (13 starts) ... led all freshmen with seven stolen bases ... collected two doubles over the season in games against Delaware State and Norfolk State ... went 3-for-5 in a matchup versus Coppin State April 9th. 

High School: Three sport athlete at Hazleton High School ... lettered three years in baseball, three in swimming and two in water polo ... medaled at districts for baseball and swimming ... selected for the conference All-Star team in baseball ... was a member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society and the Honor Roll at Hazelton ... played for the Bloomsburg Storm Baseball Club. 

Personal: born March 25, 1998 in Wayne, New Jersey ... son of Manuel Pineda and Mercedes Rodriguez ... has two brothers, Raudys and Ryan ... avaition science major at Maryland Eastern Shore ... listens to music to get mentally prepared as a pregame ritual ... best sports moment was in 2016 against Pittston High where he homered to tie the game then scored the winning run to end his high school career ... lists his mother as his biggest influence for always being there, keeping him on track and taking him to his games ... wants to be an air traffic controller at a major airport upon graduation ... swims as a hobby ... favorite movie is Toy Story ... goals on The Shore include cracking the starting lineup, winning MEAC's and going to the NCAA tournament.

CAREER STATISTICS

Year	AVG	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SLG%	BB	HBP	K	OB%	SB-ATT
2017	.195	36-22	87	6	17	2	0	0	3	.218	2	0	25	.213	7-10
Total	.195	36-22	87	6	17	2	0	0	3	.218	2	0	25	.213	7-10