Most people have no idea how hard it is to get to the level of baseball you have achieved. I topped out at the college level and put in a lot of work to get that far. When your career in pro ball is over you can look back with your head held high! The fact that you have already played some triple A is insane. 99.9 percent of ball players out there will never even see rookie ball. Keep going River! Best of luck in your pursuit to play in the SHOW!
Appreciated your comment. You remind me of Bill James saying that athletic talent is like a pyramid - for every player at one level you've got a thousand (maybe ten thousand) at the lower level. But it's not just talent, it's determination and wisdom that also contribute to how far a player goes. Avoiding injury. Being surrounded by good people. Overcoming adversity. Grace. No, we muggles have no idea what it takes to even break into the lowest level of minor league ball. That's why I like these videos because they give the merest taste of what it's like....
Getting bummed is natural but you are turning it positive. Your positive attitude is awesome and hopefully contagious. Keep up the grind. Enjoyed talking with you when you got back to Lake Elsinore, we love you here. Stay positive you are one of the good guys.
Dude, you are the coolest! I have been a huge fan since you got drafted and now I love your vidblogs segments. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad with us, Your realness is awesome!
You videos are awesome. You get to do what you love and its worth more than any money. Life is about being happy period and you have that down. Just keep the videos coming!
love all your videos! keep them coming. Players and people like you give me hope and a little insight to my dreams and ambitions to become a big leaguer one day!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and for posting this video where you had to go back to Lake Elsinore. We all know that was a disappointment, but you showed your grit in letting us know it's part of the journey and you will fight back.
Omg franmil !!!!!. Remember last year when your team played the springfield Cardinals and before the game started they announced a team called the bombers (11-12 year olds) and each kid ran to the position they played. And franmil called this kid with long hair that played 3rd base over to the dugout and franmil compared that kid to you because of the long hair. Well that was me. Hopefully you remember but if you don’t, it is ok. It is just fun to see how franmil came so far and you to. And when I saw Franmil it was so exciting EDIT: fixing my grammar lol
rivrat you are awesome, I've been watching you not to long cause your channel is new, but rivrat safe journeys to lake Elsinore, I'm possibly one of your biggest fans you make me happy thank you and keep your channel going man. btw I'm using my moms account so I'm not a girl I'm a boy just to clarify. thanks rivrat
Stay Positive Rivrat & tear so cal up!! Thank you so much for last night in San Bernardino, keep grinding and can't wait to come out and see you play some more 🤘🏽
Rivera As a father of a 17 year old baseball player from Ontario, Canada looking for a college scholarship in the states. I would like to let you know how much I appreciate your tips on scouting. The only other thing besides what you talked about I push with my son is social media and how college and pro scouts check your social pages. You are doing a great job. Chase that dream
Hey man stoked to come see you play. Brandon Larson, Chase and myself coming to watch this Friday. Hope to see you lock down the hot corner. I'll throw BP to you!!! Haha
At 9:02 is there any chance you might know the brand of the hat that the guy is wearing? It’s the guy having a stare down with the camera. But it looks like all star to me. Just curious cuz I can’t find it anywhere on all stars website
Hey man, love the videos. I'm not too far from Elsinore. I live in Ontario. I have a vlog too, and go to a bunch of California League games. Hopefully I'll be able to make it down to Elsinore before the season is over to catch a game, and say hello. Keep up the great work man!!
Just a small bump. If Lake Elsinor was closer to San Jose or even played San Jose at home I sure would have been there. Good luck man finish the season strong.
I plan on going to a game when Lake Elsinore is in Modesto, CA to play the Nuts in about 3 weeks. I would love to come up to ya and say hello! Big Padres fan here.
Good call on the cbh. Best base to a breakfast skillet. (Fatboy tip, pile a bunch of whatever you want. Add some poached eggs on top........ Then drop a drizzle of breakfast country gravy over the top)
I'm bummed man! I just discovered your channel and am from SA and this is the first thing I saw. Wanted to come see you. Hope you're doing well in 2018! Such a cool channel.
Once again great video- also thanks for your transparency when talking about going to Lake Elsinore. I got a chance to see that first game on MiLBtv- man you ripped the seams off of the ball! Keep on keepin on!
Rivrat love the vids. I was wondering what is the normal amount of hours you are putting in to baseball in a day. Trying to put together a daily routine. Thanks.
Cool video. You have to rotate each egg as well. Sometimes they crack on the bottom and stick to the carton. By the way, it is a crying shame that any minor league ball player affiliated with a major league club should ever have to buy anything necessary to sustain life and well being. The clubs make so much money that stocking your fridge would not even show up on the accounting reports.
Well, I like your video, first one I've seen.I watch ANATOLIA , VIDS WHICH I like also, I wonder if u know him? Anyway I wish u success, I am now subscribed!
The farm system is rough but he loves the game much respect for the guy who lives in a van not by a river though lol You gotta earn everything in this world this video is evidence of that!
It’s blue actually there a triple a team which means he would make like 10000 a month so he would have 120000 at the end of a year enough to have a house
@@itsblue7421 usually minor leaguers get their food, equipment, and housing paid for by the team, and their paycheck they can use all in themselves or save it
Most people have no idea how hard it is to get to the level of baseball you have achieved. I topped out at the college level and put in a lot of work to get that far. When your career in pro ball is over you can look back with your head held high! The fact that you have already played some triple A is insane. 99.9 percent of ball players out there will never even see rookie ball. Keep going River! Best of luck in your pursuit to play in the SHOW!
Appreciated your comment. You remind me of Bill James saying that athletic talent is like a pyramid - for every player at one level you've got a thousand (maybe ten thousand) at the lower level.
But it's not just talent, it's determination and wisdom that also contribute to how far a player goes. Avoiding injury. Being surrounded by good people. Overcoming adversity. Grace.
No, we muggles have no idea what it takes to even break into the lowest level of minor league ball. That's why I like these videos because they give the merest taste of what it's like....
Getting bummed is natural but you are turning it positive. Your positive attitude is awesome and hopefully contagious. Keep up the grind. Enjoyed talking with you when you got back to Lake Elsinore, we love you here.
Stay positive you are one of the good guys.
Thanks Tom! Just gotta keep pushing!
I love peaple like this
Dude, you are the coolest! I have been a huge fan since you got drafted and now I love your vidblogs segments. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad with us, Your realness is awesome!
This is what all baseball players want to see we all grinding... you really the goat bro !!
You videos are awesome. You get to do what you love and its worth more than any money. Life is about being happy period and you have that down. Just keep the videos coming!
Thank you! I will keep them coming!
love all your videos! keep them coming. Players and people like you give me hope and a little insight to my dreams and ambitions to become a big leaguer one day!
Im glad I can give you hope Amon! anything is possible and I truly believe that. Keep grinding and work hard..you'll make it!
Rivrat thank you so much! Hope all is well with your shoulder and you'll kill it in Lake Elsinore🤘🏽
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and for posting this video where you had to go back to Lake Elsinore. We all know that was a disappointment, but you showed your grit in letting us know it's part of the journey and you will fight back.
Keep your head up and prove them wrong! Many of us would kill to be in your shoes. Be strong!
Thanks Bryan I will!
Head up keep grinding! Love the closer music video at the start of the vid lmao
Lol, Franmil is the best!
Omg franmil !!!!!. Remember last year when your team played the springfield Cardinals and before the game started they announced a team called the bombers (11-12 year olds) and each kid ran to the position they played. And franmil called this kid with long hair that played 3rd base over to the dugout and franmil compared that kid to you because of the long hair. Well that was me. Hopefully you remember but if you don’t, it is ok. It is just fun to see how franmil came so far and you to. And when I saw Franmil it was so exciting
EDIT: fixing my grammar lol
thor_18 oh is your team in Utah
rivrat you are awesome, I've been watching you not to long cause your channel is new, but rivrat safe journeys to lake Elsinore, I'm possibly one of your biggest fans you make me happy thank you and keep your channel going man. btw I'm using my moms account so I'm not a girl I'm a boy just to clarify. thanks rivrat
Lol Thanks buddy!
These guys and their passion is why I do what I do
Keep grinding Rivrat! Work hard and show your coaches what you got! Good luck with the new team, make your coaches regret bringing you down. 💪🏼⚾️
I will King!
Stay Positive Rivrat & tear so cal up!! Thank you so much for last night in San Bernardino, keep grinding and can't wait to come out and see you play some more 🤘🏽
Will do Jesse.. and of course! Love meeting my fans!
Love the attitude at the end. I really like the optimism. Keep grinding Riv.
Thanks John!
great video river!! you are my inspiration in baseball to keep going and not to give up! Thankyou for always being positive!!!!!:)
Glad I could be your inspiration Jacob!
Stay grinding man just remember each day that goes by means a day closer to the Day you get to the big league's!
You're right Daniel! thanks for that man
Franmil is the greatest. He just seems like the happiest guy in the world.
Yes he is!
Rivera
As a father of a 17 year old baseball player from Ontario, Canada looking for a college scholarship in the states. I would like to let you know how much I appreciate your tips on scouting. The only other thing besides what you talked about I push with my son is social media and how college and pro scouts check your social pages. You are doing a great job. Chase that dream
I️ live in midland and go to Rockhounds games all the time. I️ think I️ watched y’all play them!
Hey man stoked to come see you play. Brandon Larson, Chase and myself coming to watch this Friday. Hope to see you lock down the hot corner. I'll throw BP to you!!! Haha
Sounds good my man!!
Love the videos man, and love that positivity at the end, keep on working hard 💪🏽💪🏽
Thanks Riangelo! I will definitely continue to work hard
Rivrat your a genius a baseball player and a UA-camr you are one busy dude
Nice channel cool perspective I live in buffalo and we have a AAA team there called the bisons and I always wondered what their daily life was like
At 9:02 is there any chance you might know the brand of the hat that the guy is wearing? It’s the guy having a stare down with the camera. But it looks like all star to me. Just curious cuz I can’t find it anywhere on all stars website
Love the content. Thanks for sharing all parts of being a professional athlete
Hey man, love the videos. I'm not too far from Elsinore. I live in Ontario. I have a vlog too, and go to a bunch of California League games. Hopefully I'll be able to make it down to Elsinore before the season is over to catch a game, and say hello. Keep up the great work man!!
Awesome Tony, hope you make it out to a game. Say hello if you do!
I definitely will.
Keep working brotha, you’ll be back up soon 👌🏽 keep that positive attitude forsure
You got this man hold your head up high and keep working hard you can do this
Just a small bump. If Lake Elsinor was closer to San Jose or even played San Jose at home I sure would have been there. Good luck man finish the season strong.
Will do, thanks Krak!
I plan on going to a game when Lake Elsinore is in Modesto, CA to play the Nuts in about 3 weeks. I would love to come up to ya and say hello! Big Padres fan here.
Sound good Shaun!
Great video River! You have a new fan! Hope you catch you at a ball game sometime!
Good call on the cbh. Best base to a breakfast skillet. (Fatboy tip, pile a bunch of whatever you want. Add some poached eggs on top........ Then drop a drizzle of breakfast country gravy over the top)
dude ur a great guy keep the awesome vids coming and stay positive
I'm bummed man! I just discovered your channel and am from SA and this is the first thing I saw. Wanted to come see you. Hope you're doing well in 2018! Such a cool channel.
Once again great video- also thanks for your transparency when talking about going to Lake Elsinore. I got a chance to see that first game on MiLBtv- man you ripped the seams off of the ball! Keep on keepin on!
Thanks Lori!
Good luck and can't wait to see you in the padres
i was not expecting the chainsmokers lmfao
Rivrat love the vids. I was wondering what is the normal amount of hours you are putting in to baseball in a day. Trying to put together a daily routine. Thanks.
every day is different Jerry. But we usually get to the field around 1-2pm and we are there until about 11 everyday
Keep up the great vids man!
I will man!
I live close to were the JETHAWKS PLAY AND LAKE ELISNORE AND JET HAWKS ARE RIVALS CANT WAIT TO SEE U MAN
Thanks man!
Rivrat thanks for it all my man
Anytime Tony!
Rivrat 👌✊🏼
you can tell by the chains on this guys neck singing in the beginning he hits dingers
I just subscribed and love the channel, I’m a high school JV baseball Manager in Michigan.
I was at the last two games in SB, I might go to your game Monday. Haven't been out to the Storm stadium yet.
Richard Jones I think its the High A California league I believe they play the Giants (A team)
Awesome!
Just came across your channel and what is your name and do you still play for the Padres
Do you guys play the Delmarva Shorebirds
Keep your head up you’re gonna get back up there in no time
Keep your head up bro. You will be back up soon.
Thanks Jack!
Dude let me know when you will be with the storm so I can watch you play/meet your awesome!!! got the hook up with TICKETS???
keep it up and Franmil is such a funny guy
I might be able to go!! I'm from LA so if anything I'm closer to Rancho Cucamonga but if anything I'd go!!
Damian Garcia if River is still in Lake Elsinore they play Rancho the last weekend of the season.
Tom Ebel hopefully he's not and gets called up but still I haven't been to a Minor League game since fathers day
they play in rancho 22-24
Cool video. You have to rotate each egg as well. Sometimes they crack on the bottom and stick to the carton. By the way, it is a crying shame that any minor league ball player affiliated with a major league club should ever have to buy anything necessary to sustain life and well being. The clubs make so much money that stocking your fridge would not even show up on the accounting reports.
I love you your teammate singing closer is awesome
Hey, Riv!
Always enjoying the vids! Hope this is just a minor hiccup. Keep grinding, buddy!
Will Do!
KNUW 95.1 iiiiiiiiiiiiii
lets go now u go savage mode... lock in baby
Will do Salvatore!
Do you have 24hr access to the clubhouse? What do you do if you have to drop a deuce at 2am?
Hey man I live in Oceanside and would love to come out to one of the storm games whenever there’s a game out there & show some support !
If you where in GA I'd come sorry I can't get to Cali
lol no worries!
do you think you got sent down to fill in for Boomer? not sure when he got suspended or for how long...(or if he was even the starter)
Lol no I don't think so
have you faced jesus luzardo from midland?
And do you know Eric Hosmer
i love the Midland Rockhounds
Is the van coming out west?
haha eventually! but I have a home out here so its not a huge demand for me right now
New subscriber here from Tampa!
Keep on grinding
Watching back at this video and seeing where Franmil is at now !
did you make it?
Yoo was that Vlad Guerrero Jr?
I livein san antonio and it will be ao awesome to watch you
Where do you live brother
I'm assuming that the Walmart is in Texas because there was like 15 Texas flags on the ceiling.
Were you a 1st rounder?
I felt like I realized him then I saw the van
Well, I like your video, first one I've seen.I watch ANATOLIA , VIDS WHICH I like also, I wonder if u know him? Anyway I wish u success, I am now subscribed!
Yo Naylor in the bigs now with the Jays😂
He lives in that van?
This is dope
is this tyhe guy that lives in a van if so aweso e way to have fun man
can you do a van tour?
Already did bud, check it out in my previous videos
Show them what their missing. Shine bright man
I know I started watching your videos late but their awesome
It makes me mad that you got your average up 29 points. Like I would've wanted a great explanation why, but it just shows your maturity bro.
Just how it goes sometimes bud. Politics..but I enjoy playing this game and I'm thankful I still have the opportunity
I'll see you in Rancho on August 22
sounds good Campbell!
My family and l go to a bunch of New Hampshire Fisher cats games each season to bad you don't play out here I'd love to say hello
GOD BLESS
Auston Bousfield! I watched him play at Ole Miss
Love him. One of my good buddies
fun stuff
Torres?
Hey i saw this guy play agianst the Lancaster Jethawks he's awesome
Hey Riv wish me the best my dude because today are tryouts for college
Hey Damian, good luck out there man! Get out there and kill it!
How did Tryouts go?
Rivrat I made the team...
YEWW! LETS GET IT!
This guy is in the MLB and he lives in a van
BigMolch HD no it’s not
He doesn’t play for an mlb team he plays for the AA missions they get payed like 12,000 dollars a year
The farm system is rough but he loves the game much respect for the guy who lives in a van not by a river though lol
You gotta earn everything in this world this video is evidence of that!
It’s blue actually there a triple a team which means he would make like 10000 a month so he would have 120000 at the end of a year enough to have a house
@@itsblue7421 usually minor leaguers get their food, equipment, and housing paid for by the team, and their paycheck they can use all in themselves or save it
What’s his name
Keep on the grind bro, cant keep you down there if you keep tearing the cover off the ball
Is it sad that at 2:34 I said grits sausage
do you know eric lauer
Yea man I do!
I go to missions games almost every weekend
I have a question what happen after u got drafted ?? Like did u went to double A or single A ?
I explained it in my Rivrat Talks Vid! Check it out
The missions is in the mlb the show!
Let us known you're gunna come up to El Paso for triple A.
I will Anthony!
I just would like to say my mlb the show character plays for your minor league team lol