Jim Rivera

Born: 7/22/1921 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/13/2017 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1961-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Manuel Joseph Rivera

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Biography

Jim Rivera, born in 1921, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1952 until his retirement in 1961. Known for his versatility as a position player, Rivera appeared in 1,171 games throughout his career, during which he recorded 911 hits, 83 home runs, and 422 RBIs. With a batting average of .256, he showcased a solid offensive skill set, complemented by his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 160 stolen bases. Rivera's ability to impact games both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Rivera played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the integration of the sport and increasing competition. His career spanned the golden age of baseball, where he faced some of the game's greats while honing his craft. His contributions were significant in the context of his teams, as he provided consistent performance and leadership. Rivera's legacy in the sport is remembered not only for his statistics but also for his embodiment of the tenacity and spirit of the game during the 1950s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1171	3552	503	911	155	56	83	422	160	365	523	0.256	0.328	0.402	0.729	492.8

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.720 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
1952	SLA	AL	97	336	45	86	13	6	4	30	8	29	59	0.256	.252 (+1%)	.326 (-2%)	.369 (-1%)	.696 (-2%)	-153.5
1952	CHW	AL	53	201	27	50	7	3	3	18	13	21	27	0.249	.252 (-2%)	.326 (-2%)	.369 (-3%)	.696 (-3%)	-153.5
1953	CHW	AL	156	567	79	147	26	16	11	78	22	53	70	0.259	.264 (-2%)	.335 (-2%)	.397 (+6%)	.733 (+2%)	105.3
1954	CHW	AL	145	490	62	140	16	8	13	61	18	49	68	0.286	.261 (+9%)	.333 (+7%)	.390 (+10%)	.723 (+9%)	918.3
1955	CHW	AL	147	454	71	120	24	4	10	52	25	62	59	0.264	.258 (+2%)	.332 (+6%)	.393 (+2%)	.726 (+4%)	422.4
1956	CHW	AL	139	491	76	125	23	5	12	66	20	49	75	0.255	.258 (-1%)	.331 (-3%)	.397 (-1%)	.728 (-2%)	-224.6
1957	CHW	AL	125	402	51	103	21	6	14	52	18	40	80	0.256	.257 (-1%)	.323 (+1%)	.391 (+13%)	.715 (+7%)	518.1
1958	CHW	AL	116	276	37	62	8	4	9	35	21	24	49	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.324 (-13%)	.394 (-3%)	.719 (-8%)	-542.7
1959	CHW	AL	80	177	18	39	9	4	4	19	5	11	19	0.220	.256 (-14%)	.323 (-18%)	.392 (-2%)	.715 (-9%)	-399.9
1960	CHW	AL	48	17	17	5	0	0	1	1	4	3	3	0.294	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	CHW	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1961	KC1	AL	64	141	20	34	8	0	2	10	6	24	14	0.241	.258 (-7%)	.328 (+7%)	.399 (-15%)	.727 (-5%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1959	WS	CHA	5	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	31	30	233	8	3	22
OF	1038	587	2065	78	51	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	SLA	OF	88	0	273	7	7	1
1952	CHA	OF	53	0	157	2	2	1
1953	CHA	OF	156	0	385	15	10	5
1954	CHA	OF	143	131	255	5	11	0
1955	CHA	OF	143	115	288	22	6	7
1956	CHA	OF	134	115	271	9	7	4
1957	CHA	1B	31	30	233	8	3	22
1957	CHA	OF	86	76	141	6	4	0
1958	CHA	OF	99	72	153	7	1	3
1959	CHA	OF	69	43	75	5	2	3
1960	CHA	OF	24	1	16	0	0	0
1961	KC1	OF	43	34	51	0	1	0