Lombardi & JP Talk Sports Interview Series with Maverick Rizy

Update: 2025-08-03

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🎙️ Podcast Highlights

1. Locked On LSU (July 25, 2025) – “LSU Baseball Stars DOMINATING Summer Leagues! 🔥”

Rizy is prominently discussed as one of LSU's standout performers in the summer leagues.
Hosts spotlight how he's dominating the Cape Cod League with a devastating slider and upper‑90s fastball.Apple Podcasts+11Goodpods+11New England Baseball Journal+11
Comparisons are drawn between his summer dominance and what Chase Shores provided in LSU’s championship run—suggesting Rizy is following a similar trajectory. Goodpods+1Louisiana Sports+1

2. D1Baseball Podcast – “MCWS Wrap‑Up: LSU wins 8th national title” (June 23, 2025)

While the episode recaps LSU’s title and team performance, relievers like Rizy are mentioned among pitchers whose contributions were key to the championship.
The panel discusses pitching strategies, LSU’s staff depth, and the blend of experience and incoming talent—setting context for Rizy’s role.

🧢 Background and Performance Highlights

Mavrick Rizy is a 6'9″ right-handed freshman from Worcester Academy and a top‑ranked New England recruit in the Class of 2024. He joined LSU and quickly earned opportunities in relief roles. Louisiana Sports+7New England Baseball Journal+7Reveille+7
In the 2025 College World Series championship series, Rizy threw 1.2 scoreless innings in regionals and another scoreless inning in the super regionals as LSU swept the finals. Cape Cod Chronicle
In the SEC season, he flashed dominance in regular play: for instance, he recorded 2.2 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts and no walks against McNeese. Louisiana Sport