Sebastian Rivero
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2022)
Sebastian Rivero is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 2 seasons. In 69 career games, he has hit .197 with 30 hits and 14 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
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-05-08
- Last Game
- 2022-10-05
- Jersey
- #38
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 152 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 46 | .197 | .247 | .237 | .484 | 0 |
Career AVG .197 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.
Career OBP .247 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Career SLG .237 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Career OPS .484 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 17 | 40 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 17 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2025 | LAA | AL | 11 | 33 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2026 | LAA | AL | 24 | 53 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .245 | .243 (+1%) | .318 (-10%) | .400 (-29%) | .718 (-21%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 69 | 152 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 46 | .197 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .224 |
| Away | 27 | 50 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .120 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | LAA | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | LAA | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | LAA | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | LAA | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-14 | LAA | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-13 | LAA | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-12 | LAA | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-11 | LAA | SEA | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-10 | LAA | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | LAA | MIN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 45 |
Sebastian Rivero: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is May 8, 2021; Sebastian Rivero is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. Club by club, the record runs the Kansas City Royals (2021 through 2022) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2025 through 2026). Rivero is listed as a catcher at 6'1" and 210 pounds. The bio says Rivero threw and hit right-handed. Rivero was born on November 16, 1998, in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela.
In 69 games and 152 at bats, Rivero has batted .197 with 30 hits, plus 14 RBI. Rivero's career OPS of .484 combines a .247 on-base mark with .237 slugging. Rivero's .197 average ran 19.1% below the .244 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 32.6% below league average (.484 against .718). 2026 produced Rivero's most hits, 13 of them for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In 2026, a season of regular play, Rivero hit .245 while the league hit .243.
The position breakdown shows 45 games, all at catcher. Behind the plate, Rivero's fielding totals are 251 putouts, 15 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sebastian Rivero
- What years did Sebastian Rivero play?
- Sebastian Rivero played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2022.
- Was Sebastian Rivero a pitcher?
- No. Sebastian Rivero was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Sebastian Rivero hit?
- Sebastian Rivero hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams has Sebastian Rivero played for?
- Sebastian Rivero has played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2021–2022) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2025–2026).
- What are Sebastian Rivero's career stats?
- In 69 games, Sebastian Rivero has 30 hits, 14 RBI, 12 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .197 batting average.
- What position does Sebastian Rivero play?
- Sebastian Rivero plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Sebastian Rivero and how much does he weigh?
- Sebastian Rivero is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- What number does Sebastian Rivero wear?
- Sebastian Rivero wears number 38, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- What was Sebastian Rivero's career batting average?
- Sebastian Rivero batted .197 over his career, with 30 hits in 152 at bats.
- How many RBI did Sebastian Rivero have?
- Sebastian Rivero drove in 14 runs in his career.