Alfonso Rivas
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2023)
Alfonso Rivas was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023 for the Chicago Cubs, the San Diego Padres, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 3 seasons. In 167 career games, he hit .243 with 98 hits, 7 home runs, and 43 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-08-29
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | 404 | 42 | 98 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 7 | 42 | 139 | .243 | .324 | .349 | .673 | -354 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.
Career OPS .673 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHN | NL | 18 | 44 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 16 | .318 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CHN | NL | 101 | 251 | 27 | 59 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 6 | 29 | 87 | .235 | .242 (-3%) | .311 (+3%) | .394 (-22%) | .706 (-11%) | -346.4 |
| 2023 | SDN | NL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2023 | PIT | NL | 40 | 94 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 29 | .234 | .248 (-6%) | .320 (-5%) | .414 (+5%) | .734 (+1%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 167 | 404 | 42 | 98 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 7 | 42 | 139 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -346 | ||
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 (167 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 84 | 184 | 17 | 43 | 3 | 12 | .234 |
| Away | 83 | 220 | 25 | 55 | 4 | 31 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-01 | PIT | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-28 | PIT | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-23 | PIT | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-19 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-16 | PIT | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-15 | PIT | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-14 | PIT | WAS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-09-13 | PIT | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-09-12 | PIT | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-09-10 | PIT | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 144 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Alfonso Rivas: the record in brief
The bio dates Alfonso Rivas's major league debut to August 29, 2021. By club, Rivas's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (2021 to 2022), the San Diego Padres (2023), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023). Rivas is listed as a first baseman at 5'11" and 190 pounds. The bio says Rivas both batted and threw left-handed. Rivas was born on September 13, 1996, in Chula Vista, CA, USA.
Rivas's career batting table shows 167 games, 404 at bats and 98 hits, a .243 average; the totals also include 7 home runs and 43 RBI. The on-base percentage is .324 and the slugging percentage .349, for an OPS of .673. Rivas hit .243 while the league hit .245 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Rivas's .673 stands 6.9% below the league's .723. No season topped the 59 hits of 2022. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 2022, did not top the league's .242.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alfonso Rivas
- What years did Alfonso Rivas play?
- Alfonso Rivas played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2023.
- Was Alfonso Rivas a pitcher?
- No. Alfonso Rivas was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Alfonso Rivas hit?
- Alfonso Rivas hit 7 career home runs with 98 hits.
- What teams did Alfonso Rivas play for?
- Alfonso Rivas played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2021–2022), the San Diego Padres (2023), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023).
- What were Alfonso Rivas's career stats?
- In 167 games, Alfonso Rivas had 98 hits, 7 home runs, 43 RBI, 42 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- What position did Alfonso Rivas play?
- Alfonso Rivas played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alfonso Rivas and how much did he weigh?
- Alfonso Rivas was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alfonso Rivas hit each season?
- Alfonso Rivas's home runs by season: 1 in 2021, 3 in 2022, and 3 in 2023. His most in one season was 3, in 2022 and 2023.
- What was Alfonso Rivas's career batting average?
- Alfonso Rivas batted .243 over his career, with 98 hits in 404 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alfonso Rivas have?
- Alfonso Rivas drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Alfonso Rivas in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alfonso Rivas has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.