German Rivera

Born: 7/6/1960 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1983-09-02 | Final Game: 1985-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

German Rivera, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1983 to 1985. Rivera showcased his skills in the major leagues over a span of 120 games, where he recorded 72 hits, hit 2 home runs, and drove in 19 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .257. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed not only offensively but also with a notable base-running ability, evidenced by his single stolen base during his time in the league. Rivera's playing era coincided with a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to see shifts in player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams reflected the spirit of determination and competitiveness that characterized the mid-1980s baseball landscape. Rivera's career, although brief, remains a testament to the countless athletes who made their mark, however modest, in the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
120	280	24	72	15	3	2	19	1	27	40	0.257	0.322	0.354	0.675	-176.5

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 5.2% below 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
1983	LAD	NL	13	17	1	6	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	LAD	NL	94	227	20	59	12	2	2	17	1	21	30	0.260	.259 (avg)	.322 (avg)	.384 (-7%)	.707 (-4%)	-176.5
1985	HOU	NL	13	36	3	7	2	1	0	2	0	4	8	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0