Hope International University

Chaffey College (2024-25) - Played two seasons for the Panthers under Head Coach Andrew Smith...played in 45 games as a sophomore, hitting .341 with 17 doubles, one triple and eight home runs...had a team second-best 54 RBI...as a freshman in 2023, batted .312 with six doubles and one home run in 32 games...had 18 RBI and got hit by a pitch nine times...named second team all-conference in 2025.

Rialto HS - Graduated in 2022...played four seasons of varsity for the Knights under Head Coach Julio Espinoza.

Personal - Born on 2/6/04...parents are Norma and Juan Valdivia...has two siblings – Evan and Elianna...chose HIU for the great baseball program...favorite professional athlete is Shohei Ohtani...favorite food is burritos...favorite movie is Free Willy...hidden talent is guitar playing...Eric is a Business Administration major who wants to someday own his own business.