HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered two years for the Bulls of The Baldwin School of Puerto Rico

PERSONAL: Birth date is June 29, 1989 ... born to parents Wanda Arroyo and Samuel Rodriguez ... his mother, Wanda, played basketball ... both of his parents attended UPR-Bayamon ... chose to attend Bethune-Cookman University because he was offered a scholarship, and he loved the school after visiting ... his goal in college is to become a much better pitcher and hopefully get drafted to play professional baseball.

AROUND THE HORN w/ SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ...

Favorite Food ... Pasta

Favorite Sports Team ... Detroit Tigers

Favorite Television Station ... ESPN

Favorite Music Group ... Daddy Yankee

Favorite Teacher at B-CU ... Dr. Kenneth Lindberg