Evan Chavez brings on-base skills, speed, and a polished transfer path to UCR
Chavez enters UC Riverside after productive stops at East LA College, where he hit .356/.440/.477 with 16 steals in 41 games in 2025 and followed a 2024 season with 17 steals and a .399 OBP, signaling a contact-first infield bat who can pressure defenses and create runs without needing the long ball. UCR also notes he chose the program for the coaching staff and a chance to develop at a high level, which fits a player whose value goes beyond the box score: steady competitiveness, speed, and a profile that should help a team needing table-setting and versatility.[1]
