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Jim Rivera

Jim Rivera was a 6-foot, 196-pound outfielder who batted left and threw left. He played for the Kansas City Athletics in 1961.

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Biography

Jim Rivera was a Major League Baseball outfielder, born July 22, 1921 in New York, NY. A left-handed hitter listed at 6' 0" and 196 pounds, Jim Rivera debuted on April 15, 1952 and last played on September 30, 1961.

Over 1171 major-league games, Jim Rivera batted .256 with 911 hits, 83 home runs, and 422 RBI in 3552 at-bats.

Every one of Jim's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
July 22, 1921
Birthplace
New York, NY
Position
Outfielder
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Height / Weight
6' 0", 196 lb
MLB Debut
April 15, 1952
Final Game
September 30, 1961
Seasons with A's
1

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1171 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
117135525039111555683422365523.256.328.402.730
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1952St. Louis Browns9733686430.256
1952Chicago White Sox5320150318.249
1952?150537136748.253
1953Chicago White Sox1565671471178.259
1954Chicago White Sox1454901401361.286
1955Chicago White Sox1474541201052.264
1956Chicago White Sox1394911251266.255
1957Chicago White Sox1254021031452.256
1958Chicago White Sox11627662935.225
1959Chicago White Sox8017739419.220
1960Chicago White Sox4817511.294
1961Chicago White Sox10000.000
1961Kansas City Athletics6414134210.241
1961?6514134210.241

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jim Rivera appears across the 1961 season (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jim Rivera played 64 games with 34 hits and 10 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jim Rivera.

John WyattLew Krausse Jr.Billy BryanWayne CauseyArt DitmarJerry LumpeRay HerbertBill Tuttle

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Jim Rivera?
Jim Rivera is listed at 6 feet (6' 0") tall and 196 pounds, according to MLB player records.
How much did Jim Rivera weigh?
Jim Rivera's listed playing weight was 196 pounds in MLB player records, at a height of 6' 0".
What position did Jim Rivera play?
Jim Rivera was an outfielder who batted left-handed and threw left-handed.
When did Jim Rivera play for the Athletics?
Jim Rivera appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1961.
Where was Jim Rivera born?
Jim Rivera was born on July 22, 1921 in New York, NY.
What were Jim Rivera's MLB career stats?
Over 1171 MLB games, Jim Rivera hit .256 with 911 hits, 83 home runs, and 422 RBI.

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