“It was hard because every kid from high school wants a chance to make the jump to the minors to see what they can do. But in the end, it wasn't difficult for me because I wanted to come to Rice. I could learn a lot more by coming here.”

American politician

Anthony Rendon is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2024. A Democrat, he was the 70th speaker of the Assembly from 2016 to 2023. He represented the 63rd district from 2012 to 2022 and the 62nd district from 2022 to 2024, a seat covering part of southeastern Los Angeles County, including South Gate, Lynwood, and Paramount. He is the second-longest serving speaker in California history, and the longest-serving speaker to begin his first term after the state adopted term limits.