Ramon Nivar
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2005)
Ramon Nivar was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005 for the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 42 career games, he hit .223 with 27 hits and 12 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-07-30
- Last Game
- 2005-06-11
Full name: Ramon A. Nivar
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 121 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 19 | .223 | .258 | .264 | .522 | -467 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.
Career OBP .258 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.
Career OPS .522 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 30.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 28 | 90 | 9 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | .211 | .264 (-20%) | .332 (-24%) | .422 (-37%) | .754 (-31%) | -466.6 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 7 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 42 | 121 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 19 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -467 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 6 | .200 |
| Away | 25 | 71 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 6 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-11 | BAL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-10 | BAL | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-06-08 | BAL | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-07 | BAL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-06-05 | BAL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-04 | BAL | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06-03 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-17 | TEX | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-14 | TEX | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-13 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Ramon Nivar's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nivar's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003 and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,000 | ||
Ramon Nivar: the record in brief
Ramon Nivar's major league career runs from a debut on July 30, 2003 to a final game on June 11, 2005. Nivar played for the Texas Rangers (2003 through 2004) and the Baltimore Orioles (2005). Born on February 22, 1980, in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R., Nivar is listed as a center fielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 185 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio lists the given name Ramon A.
In 42 games and 121 at bats, Nivar batted .223 with 27 hits; the totals also include 12 RBI. Nivar got on base at a .258 rate and slugged .264 (.522 OPS). Over the seasons Nivar played, league hitters batted .265; the .223 career figure is 15.8% below that. The hits column peaks at 19, in 2003. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .211 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
The position table credits Nivar with 36 games at center field and also lists 1 at designated hitter. In the outfield, Nivar's fielding totals are 92 putouts, 4 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ramon Nivar
- What years did Ramon Nivar play?
- Ramon Nivar played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2005.
- Was Ramon Nivar a pitcher?
- No. Ramon Nivar was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Ramon Nivar hit?
- Ramon Nivar hit 0 career home runs with 27 hits.
- What teams did Ramon Nivar play for?
- Ramon Nivar played for 2 teams: the Texas Rangers (2003–2004) and the Baltimore Orioles (2005).
- What were Ramon Nivar's career stats?
- In 42 games, Ramon Nivar had 27 hits, 12 RBI, 13 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- How much did Ramon Nivar earn in his career?
- Ramon Nivar's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2004. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Nivar's career ran from 2003 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003 and 2005.
- What was Ramon Nivar's salary?
- Ramon Nivar's recorded salary was $300,000 in 2004.
- What position did Ramon Nivar play?
- Ramon Nivar played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ramon Nivar and how much did he weigh?
- Ramon Nivar was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Ramon Nivar's career batting average?
- Ramon Nivar batted .223 over his career, with 27 hits in 121 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ramon Nivar have?
- Ramon Nivar drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Ramon Nivar in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ramon Nivar has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.