Carlos Rivera
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2004)
Carlos Rivera was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .218 with 24 hits, 3 home runs, and 11 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" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-06-22
- Last Game
- 2004-05-06
Full name: Carlos Alberto Rivera
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 110 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 31 | .218 | .279 | .345 | .624 | -238 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career OBP .279 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 17.7% 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 | PIT | NL | 78 | 95 | 12 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 | .221 | .264 (-16%) | .332 (-15%) | .422 (-13%) | .754 (-14%) | -237.5 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 85 | 110 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 31 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -238 | ||
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 (85 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 48 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 7 | .229 |
| Away | 41 | 62 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-06 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-05 | PIT | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-05-02 | PIT | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-01 | PIT | MIL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-04-30 | PIT | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-28 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-04-26 | PIT | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-28 | PIT | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-27 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-27 | PIT | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 67 |
Carlos Rivera: the record in brief
The profile opens with Carlos Rivera's first major league game on June 22, 2003; the last one listed came on May 6, 2004. All of the seasons listed were played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rivera is listed as a first baseman at 5'11" and 230 pounds. The bio says Rivera batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is June 10, 1978, in Fajardo, P.R. The given name on file is Carlos Alberto Rivera.
In 85 games and 110 at bats, Rivera batted .218 with 24 hits; the totals also include 3 homers and 11 RBI. Reaching base at a .279 clip and slugging .345, Rivera finished with a .624 OPS. Rivera's .218 average ran 17.7% below the .265 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 21, in 2003. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
The position breakdown shows 67 games, all at first base. At first base, Rivera's fielding totals are 264 putouts, 17 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Rivera
- What years did Carlos Rivera play?
- Carlos Rivera played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004.
- Was Carlos Rivera a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Rivera was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Carlos Rivera hit?
- Carlos Rivera hit 3 career home runs with 24 hits.
- What was Carlos Rivera's career batting average?
- Carlos Rivera batted .218 over his career, with 24 hits in 110 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Rivera have?
- Carlos Rivera drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Carlos Rivera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Carlos Rivera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.