Luis Rivera, baseball player, 1986-1998

Luis Rivera

Born: 1/3/1964 in Cidra, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1986-08-03 | Final Game: 1998-08-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Luis Antonio Rivera

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Biography

Luis Rivera, born in 1964, was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 until his retirement in 1998. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 781 games, compiling a total of 516 hits, which included 28 home runs and 209 runs batted in. Rivera finished his career with a batting average of .233 and demonstrated speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases. His contributions to his teams came during an era characterized by the transition towards more powerful offensive play and an increasing emphasis on speed and agility in the game. Rivera was known for his defensive capabilities and his ability to fill multiple roles on the field, which made him a valuable asset to various teams throughout his career. Though he may not have been a household name, his work ethic and adaptability allowed him to carve out a niche in the competitive landscape of professional baseball during the late 1980s and 1990s. As the game evolved with the influx of power hitters and specialized players, Rivera's journey reflects the diverse skill sets that players brought to the field during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
781 2215 249 516 114 12 28 209 20 171 443 0.233 0.291 0.333 0.624 -4942.4

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 10.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.624 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1986 WSN NL 55 166 20 34 11 1 0 13 1 17 33 0.205 .257 (-21%) .325 (-13%) .395 (-28%) .720 (-21%) -609.3
1987 WSN NL 18 32 0 5 2 0 0 1 0 1 8 0.156 — — — — 0.0
1988 WSN NL 123 371 35 83 17 3 4 30 3 24 69 0.224 .254 (-12%) .317 (-15%) .377 (-16%) .695 (-15%) -1144.7
1989 BOS AL 93 323 35 83 17 1 5 29 2 20 60 0.257 .254 (+1%) .319 (-6%) .375 (-3%) .694 (-4%) -297.9
1990 BOS AL 118 346 38 78 20 0 7 45 4 25 58 0.225 .257 (-13%) .324 (-14%) .385 (-11%) .710 (-12%) -858.4
1991 BOS AL 129 414 64 107 22 3 8 40 4 35 86 0.258 .255 (+1%) .323 (-2%) .384 (avg) .708 (-1%) -110.1
1992 BOS AL 102 288 17 62 11 1 0 29 4 26 56 0.215 .255 (-16%) .322 (-11%) .377 (-31%) .699 (-22%) -1085.4
1993 BOS AL 62 130 13 27 8 1 1 7 1 11 36 0.208 .265 (-22%) .332 (-18%) .403 (-24%) .735 (-21%) -513.0
1994 NYN NL 32 43 11 12 2 1 3 5 0 4 14 0.279 — — — — 0.0
1997 HOU NL 7 13 2 3 0 1 0 3 0 1 6 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1998 KCR AL 42 89 14 22 4 0 0 7 1 7 17 0.247 .266 (-7%) .335 (-10%) .420 (-30%) .755 (-21%) -323.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 4 9 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 44 22 55 71 4 15
3B 10 2 4 7 0 2
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 684 606 929 1831 113 413

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 MON SS 55 46 64 119 9 24
1987 MON SS 15 7 9 27 3 4
1988 MON SS 116 101 160 301 18 69
1989 BOS 2B 1 1 1 0 0 0
1989 BOS SS 90 85 126 240 16 59
1990 BOS 2B 3 0 1 0 0 0
1990 BOS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1990 BOS SS 112 105 186 310 18 69
1991 BOS SS 129 128 180 386 24 87
1992 BOS 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1992 BOS 3B 1 0 2 1 0 1
1992 BOS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1992 BOS SS 93 85 117 286 14 56
1993 BOS 2B 27 18 36 57 3 13
1993 BOS 3B 2 2 1 3 0 1
1993 BOS SS 27 21 28 51 3 14
1994 NYN 2B 5 1 8 7 1 2
1994 NYN SS 11 4 11 22 1 7
1997 HOU 2B 1 0 3 1 0 0
1997 HOU SS 6 2 6 8 2 4
1998 KCA 2B 6 2 5 6 0 0
1998 KCA 3B 6 0 1 3 0 0
1998 KCA SS 30 22 42 81 5 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 45
Third Base 10
Shortstop 683
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 KCA AL $245,000
1994 NYN NL $450,000
1993 BOS AL $1,075,000
1992 BOS AL $1,075,000
1991 BOS AL $635,000
1990 BOS AL $250,000
1989 BOS AL $105,000
1988 MON NL $70,000
1986 MON NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $3,965,000