Luis Rivas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Luis Rivas

Venezuelan baseball player

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1979

Place of Birth: La Guaira, Estado La Guaira, Venezuela

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: Colombia

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Luis Rivas

  • Luis Wilfredo Rivas [ree'-vas] (born August 30, 1979) is a former Major League Baseball infielder.
  • He played for the Minnesota Twins from 2000 to 2005, Cleveland Indians in 2007, and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008.
  • He batted and throws right-handed. Rivas was known to be a free-swinging hitter who will offer at almost any pitch often putting it in play.
  • As a runner, he has good speed and is aggressive on the basepaths.
  • Defensively, Rivas has soft hands, a great arm and good range.
  • He turns the double play well, and also is competent going back on pop-ups. From 2000 to 2004, Rivas posted a .262 batting average with 29 home runs and 165 RBI in 506 games.
  • After the 2005 All-Star break, Minnesota optioned Rivas to Triple-A Rochester.
  • Once thought of as the Twins second baseman of the future, Rivas has yet to develop into the type of consistent hitter needed.
  • He was recalled, and then again sent back down on October 4 after the season had ended. In 2006, Rivas played for the Durham Bulls of the International League.
  • He hit a disappointing .218 with an OPS of .540.
  • He signed a Minor League contract with the Cleveland Indians for the 2007 season.
  • He hit .263 for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons in 105 games.
  • He earned a big league callup on September 1, when rosters expanded.
  • In December 2007, Rivas signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In January 2009, Rivas signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.

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