Carlos Rivero, baseball player, 2014-2014

Carlos Rivero

Born: 5/20/1988 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2014-08-29 | Final Game: 2014-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Carlos Luis Rivero

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Biography

Carlos Rivero, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief yet impactful period in Major League Baseball from August 29, 2014, to September 27, 2014. Primarily playing as a position player, Rivero made a notable impression in his limited time on the field. Over the course of just four games, he recorded an impressive batting average of .571, showcasing his potential as a hitter with a total of four hits, including one home run and three runs batted in (RBIs). Despite the brevity of his career, Rivero's performance underscored the unpredictability of baseball, where even short stints can yield remarkable statistics. His ability to contribute effectively during his time in the majors reflected the competitive nature of the game during the mid-2010s, a period marked by evolving offensive strategies and an emphasis on power hitting. Rivero's journey through the league serves as a reminder of the myriad players who have graced the diamond, each leaving their unique mark on the sport, no matter how fleeting their careers may have been.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 7 1 4 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0.571 0.625 1.286 1.911 0.0

Career AVG .571 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +127.5% above league average.

Career OBP .625 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +99.2% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +232.8% above league average.

Career OPS 1.911 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +172.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2014 BOS AL 4 7 1 4 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0.571 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 3 1 1 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 BOS 3B 3 1 1 4 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 3
Designated Hitter 1