René Rivera

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René Rivera
San Diego Padres – No. 44
Catcher
Born: (1983-07-31) July 31, 1983 Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right	Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 22, 2004 for the Seattle Mariners
Career statistics (through 2013 season)
Batting average	.206
Home runs	4
Runs batted in	22
Teams
Seattle Mariners (2004–2006) Minnesota Twins (2011) San Diego Padres (2013–present)

René Rivera (born July 31, 1983) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the San Diego Padres. Married to Mariel Perez, daughter of Eddie 'La Bala' Pérez founder of El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

Career

Seattle Mariners

Rivera was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round (49th overall) of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut September 22, 2004. After playing 35 games for the Mariners in 2006, Rivera, in 2007, played for the Mariners Double-A affiliate, the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, batting near the Mendoza Line the entire season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

On November 22, 2007, Rivera signed a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers assigned him to Jacksonville to begin the 2008 season. While at Jacksonville, Rivera began playing some first base, along with catcher, and was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 3.

New York Mets

He became a free agent after the season ended, and signed with the New York Mets in November 2008.

Camden Riversharks

Rivera began the 2010 season with the independent Camden Riversharks.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees signed him on May 20, 2010.^[1] During that season, he saw time with the AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees and the AA Trenton Thunder.

Minnesota Twins

On December 17, 2010, Rivera signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.^[2] He had his contract purchased by the Twins on May 5, 2011.^[3]

San Diego Padres

He was signed to a minor league contract by the San Diego Padres on December 12, 2012. He was recalled from AAA Tucson on July 7, 2013 to replace Yasmani Grandal, who was placed on the disabled list. He remained the backup to Nick Hundley for the rest of the season. In 23 games for San Diego, he hit .254/.268/.328 with 7 RBI and 4 runs

Accomplishments

2004 California League Mid-Season All-Star team
2002 Northwest League Post-season All-Star team
MVP of the 2001 Excellence Tournament held in Puerto Rico

References

↑ http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/yanks-make-moves-while-playing-game-halted-by-rain-1.800041
↑ Rene Rivera signs, KFFL, December 17, 2010.
↑ Twins select contract of catcher Rene Rivera from Rochester, ESPN, May 5, 2011.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

v t e San Diego Padres current roster

Active roster	2 Everth Cabrera 4 Nick Hundley 5 Alexi Amarista 7 Chase Headley 9 Jedd Gyorko 12 Yasmani Grandal 13 Chris Denorfia 16 Huston Street 18 Carlos Quentin 22 Ian Kennedy 23 Yonder Alonso 24 Cameron Maybin 25 Will Venable 26 Burch Smith 27 Reymond Fuentes 34 Andrew Cashner 38 Tyson Ross 41 Robbie Erlin 43 Joe Wieland 44 René Rivera 46 Tim Stauffer 49 Casey Kelly 50 Nick Vincent 52 Cory Luebke 53 Eric Stults 54 Tommy Medica 55 Josh Johnson 62 Rymer Liriano 88 Kyle Blanks – Yeison Asencio – Joaquín Benoit – Jesse Hahn – Ryan Jackson – Juan Oramas – Donn Roach – Keyvius Sampson – Patrick Schuster – Seth Smith – Dale Thayer – Alex Torres

Coaching staff	Manager 20 Bud Black Bench – Vacant First base 10 Dave Roberts Third base 30 Glenn Hoffman Hitting 28 Phil Plantier Assistant hitting 32 Alonzo Powell Pitching 36 Darren Balsley Bullpen 47 Willie Blair Bullpen catcher 80 Justin Hatcher Bullpen catcher 81 Griffin Benedict

Persondata
Name	Rivera, Rene
Alternative names
Short description	Puerto Rican baseball player
Date of birth	July 31, 1983
Place of birth	Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Date of death
Place of death

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