Armando Rios, baseball player, 1998-2003

Armando Rios

Born: 9/13/1971 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Armando Rios was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1998 and 2003. Born in 1971, Rios played primarily as a position player and finished his career with notable contributions to the teams he represented. Over the course of 419 games, he recorded 275 hits, achieving a batting average of .269. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 36 home runs and 167 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 14 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to be a versatile threat on the field. Rios played during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by evolving offensive strategies and increasing power displays. His combination of speed and power made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Rios's contributions were significant in the context of the game and served as an example of the skilled athletes that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His career, which concluded on September 27, 2003, left a lasting impression on fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
419 1021 135 275 55 8 36 167 14 115 206 0.269 0.341 0.445 0.786 263.9

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .341 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.786 vs. league average 0.763 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
1998 SFG NL 12 7 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 3 2 0.571 — — — — 0.0
1999 SFG NL 72 150 32 49 9 0 7 29 7 24 35 0.327 .271 (+20%) .344 (+22%) .433 (+21%) .778 (+22%) 699.9
2000 SFG NL 115 233 38 62 15 5 10 50 3 31 43 0.266 .270 (-2%) .344 (+1%) .437 (+15%) .782 (+9%) 333.9
2001 SFG NL 93 316 38 82 17 3 14 49 3 34 73 0.259 .263 (-2%) .332 (-1%) .426 (+9%) .758 (+5%) 251.6
2001 PIT NL 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0.333 — — — — 251.6
2002 PIT NL 76 208 20 55 11 0 1 24 1 16 39 0.264 .261 (+1%) .331 (-4%) .416 (-20%) .747 (-13%) -481.8
2003 CHW AL 49 104 4 22 3 0 2 11 0 5 13 0.212 .264 (-20%) .332 (-26%) .422 (-29%) .754 (-28%) -539.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 NLDS2 SFN 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 328 237 558 24 15 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 SFN OF 5 0 5 0 0 0
1999 SFN OF 53 30 84 5 2 1
2000 SFN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 SFN OF 93 50 133 6 6 1
2001 SFN OF 87 79 196 7 6 2
2001 PIT OF 2 2 0 0 0 0
2002 PIT OF 56 53 89 5 0 1
2003 CHA OF 32 23 51 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 68
Center Field 29
Right Field 248
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 CHA AL $450,000
2002 PIT NL $925,000
2001 SFN NL $310,000
2000 SFN NL $225,000
1999 SFN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $2,110,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC 1990
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1991, 1992, 1993