Matías Ríos
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Matías Ríos was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars of Havana, the Cuban Stars West, and the Cincinnati Cuban Stars. In 426 career games, he hit .220 with 347 hits, 3 home runs, and 114 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 130 lb
- Died
- 1924 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426 | 1,574 | 184 | 347 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 114 | 33 | 123 | 1 | .220 | .280 | .264 | .544 | -5,220 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career SLG .264 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career OPS .544 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CSH | WES | 52 | 204 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 0 | .157 | .250 (-37%) | .318 (-38%) | .332 (-48%) | .651 (-44%) | -1296.8 |
| 1916 | CSW | WES | 62 | 203 | 21 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 0 | .217 | .248 (-13%) | .314 (-8%) | .326 (-26%) | .640 (-17%) | -449.8 |
| 1917 | CSW | WES | 45 | 152 | 9 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 | .184 | .248 (-26%) | .312 (-31%) | .323 (-31%) | .635 (-31%) | -695.2 |
| 1919 | CSW | WES | 32 | 118 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 0 | .237 | .262 (-10%) | .322 (+3%) | .347 (-29%) | .670 (-14%) | -166.1 |
| 1920 | CSW | NNL | 51 | 184 | 30 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 26 | 0 | .217 | .271 (-20%) | .331 (-3%) | .363 (-30%) | .694 (-17%) | -394.2 |
| 1921 | CS | NNL | 73 | 268 | 28 | 63 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 18 | 0 | .235 | .286 (-18%) | .344 (-17%) | .395 (-20%) | .739 (-18%) | -836.9 |
| 1922 | CSW | NNL | 55 | 230 | 31 | 61 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 1 | .265 | .285 (-7%) | .345 (-13%) | .397 (-15%) | .743 (-14%) | -541.4 |
| 1923 | CSW | NNL | 47 | 184 | 23 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 | .223 | .282 (-21%) | .344 (-22%) | .390 (-35%) | .734 (-28%) | -839.2 |
| 1924 | CSW | NNL | 9 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .323 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 426 | 1,574 | 184 | 347 | 37 | 11 | 3 | 114 | 33 | 123 | 1 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -5,220 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
| Away | 3 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .400 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-05-18 | CUW | CAG | L | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921-06-12 | CNN | KCM | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | CNN | DT1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-22 | CNN | CG1 | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 221 | 115 | 238 | 358 | 60 | 28 |
| SS | 205 | 151 | 385 | 603 | 97 | 56 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | CSH | 3B | 51 | 0 | 48 | 80 | 17 | 7 |
| 1915 | CSH | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | CSW | 3B | 54 | 0 | 62 | 94 | 10 | 8 |
| 1916 | CSW | SS | 8 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 3 |
| 1917 | CSW | SS | 45 | 0 | 79 | 141 | 14 | 12 |
| 1919 | CSW | 3B | 23 | 23 | 24 | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| 1919 | CSW | SS | 9 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 3 |
| 1920 | CSW | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | CSW | SS | 50 | 50 | 89 | 153 | 24 | 13 |
| 1921 | CS | SS | 73 | 73 | 159 | 207 | 37 | 18 |
| 1922 | CSW | 3B | 45 | 45 | 47 | 78 | 11 | 7 |
| 1922 | CSW | SS | 10 | 10 | 13 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 1923 | CSW | 3B | 38 | 38 | 50 | 51 | 13 | 4 |
| 1923 | CSW | SS | 9 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| 1924 | CSW | 3B | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 221 |
| Shortstop | 205 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Matías Ríos: the record in brief
The season rows for Matías Ríos begin in 1915. By club, Ríos's seasons break down as the Cuban Stars of Havana (1915), the Cuban Stars West (1916 through 1924), and the Cincinnati Cuban Stars (1921). Born on February 24, 1895, in Sagua la Grande, Las Villas, Cuba, Ríos is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5'5" and 130 pounds. The bio records the death in 1924, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba.
Ríos collected 347 hits in 1,574 at bats across 426 games, good for a .220 batting average, adding 3 homers, 114 runs batted in, and 33 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .264 give Ríos a career OPS of .544. Set against a .270 league average for the same years, Ríos's .220 average sits 18.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .544 to a league .697, 21.9% below average. The hits column peaks at 63, in 1921. The RBI column peaks at 23 in 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matías Ríos
- Was Matías Ríos a pitcher?
- No. Matías Ríos was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Matías Ríos hit?
- Matías Ríos hit 3 career home runs with 347 hits.
- What teams did Matías Ríos play for?
- Matías Ríos played for one team, the Cuban Stars West (1915–1917, 1919–1924).
- What were Matías Ríos's career stats?
- In 426 games, Matías Ríos had 347 hits, 3 home runs, 114 RBI, 184 runs, and 33 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- What position did Matías Ríos play?
- Matías Ríos played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Matías Ríos and how much did he weigh?
- Matías Ríos was listed at 5 feet 5 inches and 130 pounds.
- How many home runs did Matías Ríos hit each season?
- Matías Ríos's home runs by season: 0 in 1915, 0 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 0 in 1919, 1 in 1920, 1 in 1921, 1 in 1922, 0 in 1923, and 0 in 1924. His most in one season was 1, in 1920, 1921, and 1922.
- What was Matías Ríos's career batting average?
- Matías Ríos batted .220 over his career, with 347 hits in 1,574 at bats.
- How many RBI did Matías Ríos have?
- Matías Ríos drove in 114 runs in his career.
- Is Matías Ríos in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Matías Ríos has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.