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Rene Rivera

Minnesota Twins

1983/07/31 28

5-10 230

Bayamon, PR

R / R

4

the Seattle Mariners in 2001 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 43 149 15 40 12 0 5 24 11 27 0 0 .268 .325 .450
career Total 98 254 20 49 10 0 4 15 12 73 1 0 .193 .234 .280

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns the ideal frame for a catcher: stocky with a very strong lower base. Calls a good game.
Flaws
  • Is not a patient hitter at all, and he generally struggles to hit with consistency. Lacks power.
Career Potential
  • Journeyman backup catcher.
  • AwardsNorthwest League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

December 14, 2011 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
October 30, 2011 Declared free agent.
October 14, 2011 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
August 28, 2011 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
July 10, 2011 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
May 5, 2011 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
January 11, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
March 27, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 3, 2008 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
March 31, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
November 29, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
August 31, 2007 Outrighted to Tacoma (AAA).
March 28, 2007 Optioned to Tennessee (AA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the Seattle Mariners to a one-year contract.
April 12, 2006 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
April 1, 2006 Optioned to Tacoma (AAA).
September 17, 2005 Recalled from Tacoma (AAA).
June 28, 2005 Optioned to San Antonio (AA).
May 30, 2005 Recalled from San Antonio (AA).
May 20, 2005 Optioned to San Antonio (AA).
May 15, 2005 Recalled from San Antonio (AA).
March 16, 2005 Optioned to San Antonio (AA).
September 15, 2004 Contract purchased Inland Empire (A).
March 18, 2004 Assigned by the Seattle Mariners to their minor league camp.
January 16, 2004 Invited to spring training by the Seattle Mariners.
March 16, 2003 Assigned to minor league camp.
June 21, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Seattle Mariners..

Trades

January 11, 2011 Signed by the Minnesota Twins to a minor league contract.
December 3, 2008 Signed by the New York Mets to a minor league contract.
November 29, 2007 Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a minor league contract.
June 5, 2001 Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2nd round in 2001.

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