UC Riverside’s Emory Cheng brings proven strikeout stuff and captain-level competitiveness to the circle
Emory Cheng enters UC Riverside with a strong prep résumé as a right-handed pitcher who posted a 2.64 ERA, 165 strikeouts, and a .229 opponents’ batting average at Kennedy High School, while serving as varsity captain in 2023–24 and 2024–25. She also earned Second Team All-Empire recognition and has experience in high-level travel and international play, which points to poise, discipline, and a competitive edge beyond the box score. Early college stats show freshman growing pains at the next level, but her strikeout ability and leadership make her an intriguing fit for teams valuing upside and toughness.[2][8][9][3]
