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Name Team Age
Rafael Rivera Retired (2009, Age 35) 46
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 58
(1994)		 C L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Simmons Davis League 0 10 years (36 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B- A- C+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ C  D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- F 
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C 
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C  0 2/3/1974
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (RF)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

Stats  |   Splits  |   Playoffs  |   Positions  |   Improvements  |   Past Skills  |   Awards   |  Fielding   |  Game Log
Year Team C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH
1998 LAN 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
1999 LAN 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2000 LAN 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2001 LAN 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 13
2002 LAN-TB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 TB 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2004 TB 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2005 TB 38 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2006 TB 44 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2007 TB-CIN 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2008 CIN 125 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2009 CIN 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2009-11-01Rafael Rivera has retired from the Cincinnati Centurions
2009-09-24Rafael Rivera of the Cincinnati Centurions is injured and is expected to be out 7 days.
2009-09-21The Cincinnati Centurions have promoted Rafael Rivera to the major league team. The Cincinnati Centurions have sent Roger Bergeron to the minors.
2009-08-03The Cincinnati Centurions have promoted Jimmy Hinrichs to the major league team. The Cincinnati Centurions have promoted Gary Maier to the major league team. The Cincinnati Centurions have designated Billy Thomas for assignment. The Cincinnati Centurions have designated Rafael Rivera for assignment.
2008-10-04The Cincinnati Centurions have removed Rafael Rivera from the trade block.
2008-09-16The Cincinnati Centurions have placed Rafael Rivera on the trade block.
2007-07-17The Cincinnati Centurions have acquired Rafael Rivera from the waiver wire.
2007-07-13The Tampa Bay Manotees have designated Rafael Rivera for assignment.
2005-07-11Rafael Rivera of the Tampa Bay Manotees is injured and is expected to be out 13 days.
2003-06-16The Tampa Bay Manotees have promoted Rafael Rivera to the major league team.
2002-05-15The Tampa Bay Manotees have acquired Rafael Rivera from the waiver wire. The Tampa Bay Manotees have waived Tim McCarthy.
2002-05-05The Los Angeles Angels have waived Rafael Rivera.
2002-04-11The Los Angeles Angels have promoted Steve Ledbetter to the major league team. The Los Angeles Angels have designated Rafael Rivera for assignment.
2001-05-03Rafael Rivera of the Los Angeles Angels is injured and is expected to be out 17 days.
1998-04-11The Los Angeles Angels have promoted Rafael Rivera to the major league team. The Los Angeles Angels have designated Mike Cieslak for assignment.