Ben Rivera
Born: 1/11/1968 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1992-04-09 | Final Game: 1994-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Bienvenido Rivera
Biography
Ben Rivera, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994. Over the course of his brief career, Rivera compiled a record of 23 wins and 17 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52. He showcased his ability to strike out batters, finishing his tenure with a total of 219 strikeouts. Notably, Rivera did not record any saves during his time in the league, primarily serving as a starting pitcher and contributing to his teams through innings pitched and strikeouts.
Rivera played during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the game's evolution in pitching strategies and offensive production. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the competitive nature of the early 1990s, a time when pitchers were adapting to hitters who were increasingly focused on power. Though his career was relatively short, Rivera's skills on the mound and his presence during this dynamic era of baseball remain a part of the sport's rich history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 17 | 67 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 318.3 | 314 | 160 | 32 | 152 | 219 | 4.52 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 4.70 | -532.8 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 7 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 | 78 | 32 | 32 | 66 | 2.82 | 616.6 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 13 | 9 | 30 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 163.0 | 175 | 91 | 85 | 123 | 5.02 | -1008.5 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 40 | 29 | 22 | 19 | 6.87 | -1752.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 93 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 0.086 | 0.141 | 0.086 | 0.227 | -576.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 20 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 30 | 51 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 0.098 | -576.0 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NLCS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
| 1993 | WS | PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 27.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 67 | 49 | 12 | 39 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | P | 20 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 30 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | PHI | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $335,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $185,000 |
| 1992 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $629,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 7th | 1.0 | 120 | 0 |