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Name Team Age
Jorge Rivera Retired (1976, Age 38) Died (2016, Age 78)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 1
(1956)
CF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Albert Pujols League 0 17 years (71 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A- B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B+ A- B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- A-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 6/19/1938
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
4 8 12
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (2B)
A+ (98.7 %) B+ (73.2 %) D- (7.2 %)

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Year League Award
1960NLRookie of the Year; All Star Reserve (OF)
1962NLAll Star Starter (CF)
1963NLMVP; All Star Starter (CF)
1964NLMVP; All Star Starter (CF)
1965NLAll Star Starter (CF); Gold Glove (CF)
1966NLMVP; All Star Starter (CF)
1967NLAll Star Starter (CF)
1969NLAll Star Reserve (OF); Gold Glove (CF)
1970NLAll Star Reserve (OF)
1971NLAll Star Starter (CF)
1972ALAll Star Starter (RF); Gold Glove (RF)
1973NLAll Star Starter (CF)
1974NLAll Star Reserve (OF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1976-11-01Jorge Rivera has retired from the Colorado Mud Ducks
1975-06-01Jorge Rivera of the Colorado Mud Ducks is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
1973-06-28A trade has been completed between the Washington Crooks and the Colorado Mud Ducks. The Colorado Mud Ducks receive Jorge Rivera from the Washington Crooks in exchange for Fitz Fitzgerald, Draft Pick 1974 Round 3 COL (Oswaldo Marichal), Draft Pick 1975 Round 3 COL (Danny Vizcaino). Protest This Trade.
1973-04-01The Washington Crooks have placed Jorge Rivera on the trade block.
1972-04-21A trade has been completed between the Washington Crooks and the Florida Keys. The Florida Keys receive Chet Corcoran, Bob Richter, Draft Pick 1973 Round 2 WAS (Bill Boggs), Draft Pick 1974 Round 1 WAS (Joe Meehan-FLA), Draft Pick 1973 Round 2 BOS (Patrick Mullin), Draft Pick 1973 Round 1 WAS (Isaac Sanchez) from the Washington Crooks in exchange for Dave Murphy, Jorge Rivera, Mike Brandon. Protest This Trade.
1971-08-10The Florida Keys have placed Jorge Rivera on the trade block.
1968-08-03Jorge Rivera of the Florida Keys is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1968-06-27Jorge Rivera of the Florida Keys is injured and is expected to be out 19 days.
1968-04-30Jorge Rivera of the Florida Keys is injured and is expected to be out 23 days.
1962-05-05Jorge Rivera of the Florida Keys is injured and is expected to be out 6 days.
1960-04-01The Florida Keys have promoted Jorge Rivera to the major league team. The Florida Keys have designated Mike Bross for assignment.
1960-04-01The Florida Keys have sent Jorge Rivera to the minors.
1959-09-05The Florida Keys have promoted Jorge Rivera to the major league team.
1958-09-27The Florida Keys have promoted Curt Draper to the major league team. The Florida Keys have sent Jorge Rivera to the minors.
1958-09-04The Florida Keys have promoted Jorge Rivera to the major league team. The Florida Keys have sent Curt Draper to the minors.
1956-04-01The Florida Keys have renamed Jose Ferrarese to Jorge Rivera.