Mike Rivera

Born: 9/8/1976 in Rio Piedras, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2001-09-18 | Final Game: 2011-05-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Michael Rene Rivera

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Biography

Mike Rivera, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2011. Primarily playing as a position player, Rivera participated in 189 games over the course of his career. He achieved a batting average of .239, recording 131 hits, including 13 home runs and 69 runs batted in. Known for his versatility on the field, Rivera also showcased his speed with 3 stolen bases. Rivera's career unfolded during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the rise of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions as a solid role player in the teams he was part of reflect the invaluable support that players like him provide in a competitive environment. Rivera's tenure in the league highlighted the importance of depth on a roster, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
189	548	51	131	32	1	13	69	3	43	118	0.239	0.302	0.372	0.674	-943.6

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 9.9% 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
2001	DET	AL	4	12	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	DET	AL	39	132	11	30	8	1	1	11	0	4	35	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.331 (-23%)	.416 (-22%)	.747 (-23%)	-557.7
2003	SDP	NL	19	53	2	9	1	0	1	2	0	5	11	0.170	.264 (-36%)	.332 (-27%)	.422 (-42%)	.754 (-36%)	-318.3
2006	MIL	NL	46	142	16	38	9	0	6	24	0	10	21	0.268	.269 (-1%)	.336 (-3%)	.431 (+6%)	.768 (+2%)	25.0
2007	MIL	NL	11	13	2	3	0	0	2	3	0	1	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	MIL	NL	21	62	8	19	5	0	1	14	2	6	10	0.306	.263 (+16%)	.333 (+13%)	.416 (+5%)	.749 (+8%)	104.3
2009	MIL	NL	41	114	10	26	7	0	2	14	1	15	32	0.228	.262 (-13%)	.332 (-2%)	.417 (-18%)	.750 (-11%)	-196.9
2010	MIA	NL	7	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	MIL	NL	1	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	2	22	3	0	3
C	172	142	1065	90	14	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	DET	C	4	3	24	2	2	0
2002	DET	C	37	35	189	19	2	1
2003	SDN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2003	SDN	C	19	16	133	7	2	0
2006	MIL	C	44	39	299	31	4	2
2007	MIL	C	11	1	33	2	0	0
2008	MIL	1B	3	2	20	3	0	3
2008	MIL	C	17	13	112	11	3	2
2009	MIL	C	34	31	234	14	0	1
2010	FLO	C	5	3	28	2	1	0
2011	MIL	C	1	1	13	2	0	1