Saul Rivera, baseball player, 2006-2010

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

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

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

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