Yadiel Rivera

Born: 5/2/1992 in Caguas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2015-09-22 | Final Game: 2020-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

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Biography

Yadiel Rivera was a professional baseball player born in 1992, who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 until his retirement in 2020. Rivera’s career spanned five seasons, during which he appeared in 192 games primarily as a position player. Known for his versatility on the field, he contributed defensively while also contributing offensively, albeit with a batting average of .175. Throughout his time in the major leagues, he recorded 50 hits, including one home run, and drove in 15 runs, alongside five stolen bases. Rivera made his debut during a time when the game was increasingly focused on analytics and specialized roles, which influenced player development and roster construction. Despite facing challenges at the plate, his determination and defensive skills allowed him to carve out a place in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball. Rivera's journey through the majors underscored the importance of perseverance and adaptability, traits that are essential for players navigating the complexities of the game. After concluding his career on September 1, 2020, Rivera left a legacy that serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
192	286	33	50	9	0	1	15	5	27	97	0.175	0.244	0.217	0.461	-1605.8

Career AVG .175 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 30.7% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2015	MIL	NL	7	14	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	MIL	NL	35	66	12	14	4	0	3	0	2	20	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.321 (-27%)	.417 (-35%)	.738 (-31%)	-359.9
2017	MIL	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	MIA	NL	111	139	13	24	3	1	9	2	19	51	0.173	.247 (-30%)	.318 (-16%)	.409 (-47%)	.727 (-33%)	-863.9
2019	MIA	NL	34	60	8	11	2	0	3	2	6	20	0.183	.252 (-27%)	.322 (-20%)	.434 (-50%)	.757 (-37%)	-382.0
2020	TEX	AL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	10	2	30	4	0	5
2B	31	14	38	53	3	18
3B	54	23	20	59	4	7
OF	13	5	15	1	0	0
SS	45	18	30	57	5	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	MIL	2B	4	2	5	10	1	5
2015	MIL	3B	1	0	2	0	0	0
2015	MIL	SS	2	2	5	8	0	3
2016	MIL	2B	13	8	21	29	2	7
2016	MIL	3B	15	4	5	10	3	2
2016	MIL	SS	5	4	7	11	0	2
2017	MIL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	MIA	1B	5	0	4	0	0	1
2018	MIA	2B	11	3	6	11	0	4
2018	MIA	3B	29	14	11	39	0	4
2018	MIA	OF	9	3	9	0	0	0
2018	MIA	SS	28	8	16	33	4	8
2019	MIA	1B	4	2	22	4	0	3
2019	MIA	2B	2	0	3	0	0	0
2019	MIA	3B	8	5	2	10	1	1
2019	MIA	OF	4	2	6	1	0	0
2019	MIA	SS	8	3	2	3	1	0
2020	TEX	1B	1	0	4	0	0	1
2020	TEX	2B	1	1	3	3	0	2
2020	TEX	SS	2	1	0	2	0	0