Alex Rios

Born: 2/18/1981 in Coffee, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-05-27 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Alexis Israel Rios

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Biography

Alex Rios, born in 1981, was a prominent Major League Baseball player who made his mark between 2004 and 2015. Known for his combination of power and speed, Rios played primarily as an outfielder, showcasing a dynamic playing style that made him a valuable asset on both offense and defense. Over his 11-year career, he appeared in 1,691 games, accumulating 1,778 hits, 169 home runs, and 794 RBIs. His solid batting average of .277 and impressive total of 253 stolen bases highlighted his versatility and athleticism, making him a consistent performer during his time in the league. Rios was selected as an All-Star twice, underscoring his recognition among peers and fans alike. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, most notably the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, where he became known for his strong arm in the outfield and his ability to produce runs. Rios's contributions were significant during an era that emphasized power hitting, and his capacity to steal bases added an extra dimension to his game. Retiring in 2015, Alex Rios left behind a legacy as a well-rounded player who made an impact with both his bat and his feet on the basepaths.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1691	6419	885	1778	374	63	169	794	253	400	1117	0.277	0.321	0.434	0.755	1767.3

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2004	TOR	AL	111	426	55	122	24	7	1	28	15	31	84	0.286	.266 (+8%)	.335 (+1%)	.427 (-11%)	.762 (-6%)	-465.9
2005	TOR	AL	146	481	71	126	23	6	10	59	14	28	101	0.262	.264 (-1%)	.330 (-7%)	.418 (-5%)	.749 (-6%)	-721.7
2006	TOR	AL	128	450	68	136	33	6	17	82	15	35	89	0.302	.269 (+12%)	.336 (+4%)	.431 (+19%)	.768 (+13%)	982.8
2007	TOR	AL	161	643	114	191	43	7	24	85	17	55	103	0.297	.268 (+11%)	.335 (+6%)	.422 (+18%)	.758 (+12%)	1581.0
2008	TOR	AL	155	635	91	185	47	8	15	79	32	44	112	0.291	.263 (+10%)	.333 (+1%)	.416 (+11%)	.749 (+7%)	679.3
2009	TOR	AL	108	436	52	115	25	2	14	62	19	31	78	0.264	.262 (+1%)	.332 (-5%)	.417 (+2%)	.750 (-1%)	-172.5
2009	CHW	AL	41	146	11	29	6	0	3	9	5	6	29	0.199	.262 (-24%)	.332 (-31%)	.417 (-28%)	.750 (-29%)	-172.5
2010	CHW	AL	147	567	89	161	29	3	21	88	34	38	93	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.325 (+3%)	.402 (+13%)	.728 (+9%)	890.6
2011	CHW	AL	145	537	64	122	22	2	13	44	11	27	68	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-17%)	.399 (-13%)	.719 (-15%)	-1718.7
2012	CHW	AL	157	605	93	184	37	8	25	91	23	26	92	0.304	.254 (+19%)	.318 (+5%)	.405 (+27%)	.724 (+17%)	1879.4
2013	CHW	AL	109	430	57	119	22	2	12	55	26	32	78	0.277	.253 (+9%)	.317 (+3%)	.396 (+6%)	.714 (+5%)	373.4
2013	TEX	AL	47	186	26	52	11	2	6	26	16	9	30	0.280	.253 (+10%)	.317 (-1%)	.396 (+15%)	.714 (+8%)	373.4
2014	TEX	AL	131	492	54	138	30	8	4	54	17	23	93	0.280	.251 (+12%)	.313 (-1%)	.386 (+3%)	.700 (+1%)	-45.6
2015	KCR	AL	105	385	40	98	22	2	4	32	9	15	67	0.255	.254 (avg)	.316 (-9%)	.404 (-13%)	.721 (-11%)	-902.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	48	6	13	2	0	1	6	3	10	0.271

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	ALCS	KCA	6	19	1	7	0	1	3	0	3	0.368
2015	ALDS1	KCA	5	14	3	4	2	0	2	3	5	0.286
2015	WS	KCA	5	15	2	2	0	0	1	0	2	0.133

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1656	1599	3503	94	48	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	TOR	OF	111	109	218	11	2	4
2005	TOR	OF	142	120	257	7	2	1
2006	TOR	OF	125	108	224	8	1	2
2007	TOR	OF	161	157	287	11	7	1
2008	TOR	OF	151	151	326	14	4	3
2009	TOR	OF	108	108	236	4	3	0
2009	CHA	OF	41	38	93	0	2	0
2010	CHA	OF	144	142	388	6	5	3
2011	CHA	OF	143	136	349	5	3	3
2012	CHA	OF	156	156	333	9	7	2
2013	CHA	OF	108	108	228	8	3	1
2013	TEX	OF	47	47	99	1	0	0
2014	TEX	OF	114	114	250	6	6	2
2015	KCA	OF	105	105	215	4	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	427
Right Field	1250
Designated Hitter	24

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-09-29
2008	Player of the Week	Week of 2008-09-06

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2015	KCA	AL	$11,000,000
2014	TEX	AL	$12,500,000
2013	CHA	AL	$13,000,000
2012	CHA	AL	$12,500,000
2011	CHA	AL	$12,500,000
2010	CHA	AL	$10,200,000
2009	TOR	AL	$6,400,000
2008	TOR	AL	$4,835,000
2007	TOR	AL	$2,535,000
2006	TOR	AL	$354,000
2005	TOR	AL	$331,000
Total Career Earnings			$86,155,000