T. J. Rivera, baseball player, 2016-2017

T. J. Rivera

Born: 10/27/1988 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-10 | Final Game: 2017-07-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: Thomas Javier Rivera

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Biography

T. J. Rivera, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player known for his tenure as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2016 to 2017. Rivera made a notable impact during his brief career, participating in 106 games and showcasing his offensive prowess with a batting average of .304. His ability to hit effectively was underscored by accumulating 97 hits, including 8 home runs and driving in 43 runs. Rivera also demonstrated a level of base running agility, recording 1 stolen base throughout his time in the majors. Rivera's emergence in MLB came during a competitive period marked by a focus on high-octane offenses and player analytics. Despite his relatively short career, he left a mark with his consistent hitting and ability to contribute in clutch situations. His journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflected the challenges many players faced in establishing themselves in an evolving game, where adaptability and skill were paramount. Rivera's legacy, while not extensive, serves as a testament to the determination and talent required to reach the highest levels of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 319 37 97 17 2 8 43 1 12 49 0.304 0.335 0.445 0.780 187.6

Career AVG .304 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .445 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.745 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
2016 NYN NL 33 105 10 35 4 1 3 16 0 3 17 0.333 .255 (+31%) .321 (+7%) .417 (+14%) .738 (+11%) 154.9
2017 NYN NL 73 214 27 62 13 1 5 27 1 9 32 0.290 .254 (+14%) .324 (+2%) .425 (+1%) .750 (+1%) 32.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 NLWC NYN 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 17 130 13 1 16
2B 38 26 48 66 0 14
3B 37 30 21 52 8 6
OF 3 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 NYN 1B 1 0 2 1 0 0
2016 NYN 2B 26 18 30 48 0 12
2016 NYN 3B 9 5 4 7 3 1
2017 NYN 1B 20 17 128 12 1 16
2017 NYN 2B 12 8 18 18 0 2
2017 NYN 3B 28 25 17 45 5 5
2017 NYN OF 3 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Second Base 38
Third Base 37
Left Field 3