Juan Rivera, baseball player, 132 home runs, 2001-2012

Juan Rivera

Born: 7/3/1978 in Guarenas, Miranda, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-09-04 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Juan Luis Rivera

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Biography

Juan Rivera, born in 1978, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who enjoyed a career spanning over a decade from 2001 to 2012. Rivera played a total of 1,058 games, primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter, showcasing his versatility on the field. He finished his career with a commendable .274 batting average, amassing 950 hits, 132 home runs, and 539 runs batted in. His offensive contributions were complemented by his ability to steal bases, finishing with 17 stolen bases throughout his career. Rivera's playing style was characterized by a powerful swing and an ability to drive in runs, particularly during his prime years with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was an integral part of the Angels' lineup, contributing significantly during their playoff runs in the mid-2000s. As a player who emerged in the early 2000s, Rivera's career unfolded during a time when the game was witnessing a blend of power hitters and emerging talents, marking a transitional period in the sport. His contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his consistent performance at the plate, solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1058 3471 425 950 182 4 132 539 17 253 448 0.274 0.323 0.443 0.766 1556.1

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .323 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .443 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.766 vs. league average 0.748 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
2001 NYY AL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYY AL 28 83 9 22 5 0 1 6 1 6 10 0.265 .261 (+1%) .331 (-6%) .416 (-13%) .747 (-10%) -151.3
2003 NYY AL 57 173 22 46 14 0 7 26 0 10 27 0.266 .264 (+1%) .332 (-8%) .422 (+11%) .754 (+2%) 16.0
2004 WSN NL 134 391 48 120 24 1 12 49 6 34 45 0.307 .266 (+15%) .335 (+9%) .427 (+9%) .762 (+9%) 745.5
2005 LAA AL 106 350 46 95 17 1 15 59 1 23 44 0.271 .264 (+3%) .330 (-4%) .418 (+8%) .749 (+3%) 126.2
2006 LAA AL 124 448 65 139 27 0 23 85 0 33 59 0.310 .269 (+15%) .336 (+8%) .431 (+21%) .768 (+15%) 1372.7
2007 LAA AL 14 43 3 12 1 0 2 8 0 1 4 0.279 — — — — 0.0
2008 LAA AL 89 256 31 63 13 0 12 45 1 16 33 0.246 .263 (-7%) .333 (-15%) .416 (+5%) .749 (-4%) -351.4
2009 LAA AL 138 529 72 152 24 1 25 88 0 36 57 0.287 .262 (+9%) .332 (avg) .417 (+14%) .750 (+8%) 749.8
2010 LAA AL 124 416 53 105 20 0 15 52 2 33 58 0.252 .257 (-2%) .325 (-4%) .402 (+1%) .728 (-1%) -107.2
2011 TOR AL 70 247 22 60 11 0 6 28 3 22 41 0.243 .255 (-5%) .320 (-5%) .399 (-10%) .719 (-7%) -337.6
2011 LAD NL 62 219 24 60 12 1 5 46 2 21 35 0.274 .255 (+7%) .320 (+4%) .399 (+2%) .719 (+3%) -337.6
2012 LAD NL 109 312 30 76 14 0 9 47 1 18 35 0.244 .254 (-4%) .318 (-10%) .405 (-7%) .724 (-9%) -594.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
36 105 10 25 5 0 1 8 8 14 0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALCS LAA 6 25 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.200
2009 ALDS2 LAA 3 11 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 0.273
2008 ALDS1 LAA 3 8 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 2 0.125
2007 ALDS1 LAA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333
2005 ALCS LAA 3 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0.111
2005 ALDS2 LAA 5 17 3 6 1 0 1 1 1 2 0.353
2003 ALCS NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2003 ALDS1 NYA 4 12 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333
2003 WS NYA 4 6 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0.167
2002 ALDS1 NYA 4 12 2 3 0 0 0 3 1 3 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 106 83 687 50 9 51
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 804 706 1374 67 24 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 NYA OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2002 NYA OF 28 25 54 2 2 1
2003 NYA OF 56 43 90 3 2 0
2004 MON OF 121 93 192 14 3 3
2005 LAA OF 74 59 127 5 1 1
2006 LAA OF 103 99 210 13 6 1
2007 LAA OF 9 9 9 1 0 0
2008 LAA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
2008 LAA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 LAA OF 59 50 81 4 3 1
2009 LAA OF 128 125 237 11 2 3
2010 LAA 1B 13 11 98 12 1 8
2010 LAA OF 105 98 214 8 5 1
2011 TOR 1B 21 20 178 15 1 20
2011 TOR OF 27 25 37 2 0 0
2011 LAN 1B 17 13 105 4 2 3
2011 LAN OF 45 45 70 1 0 0
2012 LAN 1B 54 39 301 19 5 20
2012 LAN OF 46 35 52 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 106
Second Base 1
Left Field 491
Center Field 40
Right Field 299
Designated Hitter 101

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 LAN NL $4,000,000
2011 TOR AL $5,250,000
2010 LAA AL $4,250,000
2009 LAA AL $3,250,000
2008 LAA AL $2,025,000
2007 LAA AL $2,025,000
2006 LAA AL $1,250,000
2005 LAA AL $390,000
2004 MON NL $312,000
Total Career Earnings $22,752,000