Eric Rinzel

CAREER HONORS

FRESHMAN (2020)

Appeared in two games in first-year season with the Tigers, earning two pinch-hit appearances
Drew a walk in one-of-two at bats

HIGH SCHOOL (HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC)

Recognized as Top 500 overall recruit in nation (No. 60 catcher) per Perfect Game
Ranked No. 5 Class of 2019 overall recruit (No. 1 catcher) in Minnesota according to Perfect Game
2019 Perfect Game Preseason Second Team Central All-Region All-American
2018 Perfect Game Preseason High Honorable Mention Underclassmen All-American
Over four-year varsity career at Holy Family Catholic High School, hit .361 (66-for-183) with 49 runs scored, 19 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 21 stolen bases, .460 on-base percentage, .601 slugging percentage and 1.061 OPS
In 2019 senior campaign, hit .444 with 15 runs scored, five doubles, one home run, 12 RBI and eight stolen bases
Exploded in 2018 junior season, hitting .529 with 15 runs scored, six doubles, one triple, four home runs, six stolen bases, .591 on-base percentage, 1.117 slugging percentage and 1.709 OPS
Strong first-year varsity campaign in 2017, hitting .371 with 17 runs scored, seven doubles, one triple, one home run and seven stolen bases
Excelled defensively behind the plate over varsity career as well, committing only six errors en route to .987 fielding percentage

PERSONAL

Born on June 22, 2000, in Edina, Minnesota
Son of Pete (father) and Trisha (mother) Rinzel
Siblings: Olivia (sister), Sam (brother) and Jack (brother)
Chose Mizzou over Vanderbilt, Michigan State and Xavier
Currently pursuing Parks, Recreation and Sport major (emphasis in Sport Management) at the University of Missouri