Rene Rivera
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2021)
Rene Rivera was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2021 for 10 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 18 seasons. In 542 career games, he hit .221 with 330 hits, 43 home runs, and 176 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-22
- Last Game
- 2021-08-01
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 1,492 | 120 | 330 | 65 | 2 | 43 | 176 | 1 | 93 | 446 | .221 | .273 | .354 | .627 | -3,636 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OBP .273 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .354 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SEA | AL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SEA | AL | 16 | 48 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .396 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 35 | 99 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 29 | .152 | .269 (-44%) | .336 (-45%) | .431 (-42%) | .768 (-43%) | -729.9 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 45 | 104 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 32 | .144 | .255 (-43%) | .320 (-34%) | .399 (-49%) | .719 (-43%) | -708.1 |
| 2013 | SDN | NL | 23 | 67 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (-16%) | .396 (-17%) | .714 (-17%) | -204.3 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | 103 | 294 | 27 | 74 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 27 | 76 | .252 | .251 (avg) | .313 (+2%) | .386 (+12%) | .700 (+7%) | 373.8 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | 110 | 298 | 16 | 53 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 86 | .178 | .254 (-30%) | .316 (-33%) | .404 (-32%) | .721 (-32%) | -1570.5 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 65 | 185 | 12 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 54 | .222 | .255 (-13%) | .321 (-9%) | .417 (-18%) | .738 (-15%) | -421.0 |
| 2017 | NYN | NL | 54 | 174 | 15 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 54 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .324 (-14%) | .425 (-8%) | .750 (-11%) | -324.7 |
| 2017 | CHN | NL | 20 | 44 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 16 | .341 | — | — | — | — | -324.7 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 30 | 82 | 8 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 32 | .244 | .247 (-2%) | .318 (-10%) | .409 (+7%) | .727 (avg) | -16.3 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | -16.3 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 9 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 21 | 55 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 24 | .236 | .243 (-3%) | .317 (-5%) | .410 (-3%) | .727 (-4%) | -34.5 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -34.5 |
| Career · 16 seasons | 542 | 1,492 | 120 | 330 | 65 | 2 | 43 | 176 | 1 | 93 | 446 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -4,011 | ||
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 (542 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 279 | 753 | 57 | 166 | 18 | 85 | .220 |
| Away | 263 | 739 | 63 | 164 | 25 | 91 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-01 | WAS | CHC | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-07-25 | WAS | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-07-17 | WAS | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-07-16 | WAS | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-30 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-27 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021-06-21 | CLE | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021-06-19 | CLE | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021-06-18 | CLE | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-06-16 | CLE | BAL | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| C | 505 | 433 | 3702 | 277 | 35 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SEA | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SEA | C | 15 | 12 | 69 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | SEA | C | 35 | 30 | 220 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 | MIN | C | 44 | 35 | 231 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | SDN | C | 21 | 21 | 185 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | SDN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | C | 89 | 85 | 680 | 66 | 8 | 7 |
| 2015 | TBA | 1B | 7 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | C | 107 | 87 | 752 | 60 | 11 | 5 |
| 2016 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYN | C | 59 | 54 | 495 | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | NYN | C | 52 | 48 | 441 | 29 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | CHN | C | 19 | 11 | 127 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | C | 26 | 22 | 216 | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | ATL | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYN | C | 8 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYN | C | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CLE | C | 20 | 17 | 168 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | WAS | C | 4 | 4 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 505 |
| First Base | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
Rene Rivera's recorded salaries total $1,706,400 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rivera's career ran from 2004 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $506,400 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,706,400 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Rene Rivera (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Rene Rivera: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 22, 2004 and the final game on August 1, 2021, Rene Rivera built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Seattle Mariners (2004 to 2006), the Minnesota Twins (2011), the San Diego Padres (2013 through 2014), the Tampa Bay Rays (2015), the New York Mets (2016 through 2020), the Chicago Cubs (2017), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), and the Atlanta Braves (2018), among other clubs in the table. Rivera is listed as a catcher at 215 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Rivera batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is July 31, 1983, in Bayamon, P.R.
In 542 games and 1,492 at bats, Rivera batted .221 with 330 hits, adding 43 home runs and 176 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .273 and .354 give Rivera a career OPS of .627. Measured against the leagues Rivera played in, the .221 career average compares with a .255 league average over the same seasons, 13.4% below the league. By OPS the gap is 14.9% below league average (.627 against .737).
Frequently Asked Questions about Rene Rivera
- What years did Rene Rivera play?
- Rene Rivera played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2021.
- Was Rene Rivera a pitcher?
- No. Rene Rivera was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Rene Rivera hit?
- Rene Rivera hit 43 career home runs with 330 hits.
- What teams did Rene Rivera play for?
- Rene Rivera played for 10 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2004–2006), the Minnesota Twins (2011), the San Diego Padres (2013–2014), the Tampa Bay Rays (2015), the New York Mets (2016–2017, 2019–2020), the Chicago Cubs (2017), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2018), the Atlanta Braves (2018), the Cleveland Indians (2021), and the Washington Nationals (2021).
- What were Rene Rivera's career stats?
- In 542 games, Rene Rivera had 330 hits, 43 home runs, 176 RBI, 120 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- How much did Rene Rivera earn in his career?
- Rene Rivera's recorded salaries total $1,706,400 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Rivera's career ran from 2004 to 2021. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Rene Rivera's salary?
- Rene Rivera's last recorded salary was $1,200,000, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $1,200,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $506,400, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2015.
- What position did Rene Rivera play?
- Rene Rivera played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rene Rivera and how much did he weigh?
- Rene Rivera was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rene Rivera hit each season?
- Rene Rivera's home runs by season: 0 in 2004, 1 in 2005, 2 in 2006, 1 in 2011, 0 in 2013, 11 in 2014, 5 in 2015, 6 in 2016, 10 in 2017, 4 in 2018, 1 in 2019, 0 in 2020, and 2 in 2021. His most in one season was 11, in 2014.
- What was Rene Rivera's career batting average?
- Rene Rivera batted .221 over his career, with 330 hits in 1,492 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rene Rivera have?
- Rene Rivera drove in 176 runs in his career.
- Is Rene Rivera in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rene Rivera has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.