Saul Rivera
Born: 12/7/1977 in San Juan, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2006-05-25 | Final Game: 2010-05-29
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Rabell Saul Rivera
Biography
Saul Rivera was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2010. Born in 1977, Rivera made his debut on May 25, 2006, showcasing his skills as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles. Over his career, he compiled a record of 13-15 with a 4.29 ERA, reflecting his journey as a competitive pitcher who faced various challenges at the highest level of the sport.
Rivera's career was marked by his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 192 strikeouts throughout his time in the majors, along with securing 4 saves. His playing style combined a solid fastball with an effective breaking pitch, allowing him to navigate through tough lineups in an era that increasingly valued power hitters. Rivera's contributions on the mound, particularly in high-leverage situations, demonstrated his importance to the teams he played for and left a lasting impact on the franchises that utilized his talents during the late 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 15 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 279.3 | 296 | 133 | 17 | 126 | 192 | 4.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60.3 | 59 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 3.43 | 133.3 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 4 | 6 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 93.0 | 88 | 38 | 42 | 64 | 3.68 | 2489.6 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 5 | 6 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | 90 | 37 | 35 | 65 | 3.96 | 2037.4 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.3 | 48 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 6.10 | -1336.8 |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 22.09 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.111 | 0.273 | 0.111 | 0.384 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 54 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 76 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 30 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | AZ | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 249 | 0 | 21 | 62 | 1 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | WAS | P | 85 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | WAS | P | 76 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 30 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | ARI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 249 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WAS | NL | $475,000 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | $436,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $911,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mobile | Mobile | AL | 1997, 1998 |