Alfonso Rivas
Alfonso Rivas | |
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St. Louis Cardinals – No. 22 | |
First baseman / Outfielder | |
Born: Chula Vista, California, U.S. | September 13, 1996|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
MLB debut | |
August 29, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs | |
MLB statistics (through 2023 season) | |
Batting average | .243 |
Home runs | 7 |
Runs batted in | 43 |
Teams | |
Alfonso Rivas III (born September 13, 1996) is a Mexican-American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Amateur career
Rivas was born on the side of the road along
Professional career
Oakland Athletics
Rivas signed with Oakland and made his professional debut in 2018 with the
Chicago Cubs
On January 13, 2020, Rivas was traded to the
On August 28, 2021, the Cubs selected Rivas' contract and promoted him to the major leagues.
In 2022 with the Cubs he batted .235/.322/.307. He was designated for assignment on December 23, 2022. He was released on January 5, 2023.[21]
San Diego Padres
On January 12, 2023, Rivas signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres organization.[22] In 44 games for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, he hit .319/.440/.571 with 8 home runs, 33 RBI, and 4 stolen bases. On June 2, Rivas had his contract selected to the major league roster.[23]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On August 1, 2023, Rivas, Estuar Suero, and Jackson Wolf were traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Ji-man Choi and Rich Hill.[24] In 40 games for Pittsburgh, Rivas hit .234/.305/.436 with 3 home runs and 14 RBI. [25]
St. Louis Cardinals
On November 2, 2023, Rivas was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians.[26] The Guardians designated him for assignment on December 15[27] and he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels on December 22,[28] who designated him for assignment on January 23, to make room for Robert Stephenson on the 40-man roster.[29] On January 29, Rivas was claimed off waivers again, this time by the St. Louis Cardinals.[30] He was optioned to the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds to begin the 2024 season.[31]
Personal life
Rivas was little league teammates with fellow professional baseball player Javier Assad when the two grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. Rivas and Assad became teammates on the Chicago Cubs following Assad's promotion in 2022.[32]
References
- ^ "Alfonso Rivas, torn between two countries, finds best of both worlds at UA".
- ^ "Next Level: 2014-15 college recruits". San Diego Union-Tribune. July 14, 2014. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Rosenblatt, Zack (July 30, 2017). "Top 50 for 2017-18: Alfonso Rivas has All-American potential after hitting over .370 for Arizona". Arizona Daily Star. Archived from the original on August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "#30 Alfonso Rivas - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ Skinner, Shane (July 15, 2017). "Alfonso Rivas delivers again in the clutch for the Red Sox". Yarmouth - Dennis Red Sox. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Alumni report: LJCD grad making progress at Arizona". courant.com. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Kelapire, Ryan (June 5, 2018). "Arizona's Alfonso Rivas selected in 4th round by Oakland Athletics". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Alfonso Rivas Is Racine MVP Award Winner". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Niendorf, Kevin. "Ports' Rivas grateful for chance in life and baseball". recordnet.com. Archived from the original on June 27, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ Lockard, Melissa. "A's minor-league season in review: Successful rehabs and the Las Vegas offense were the stories of the season". The Athletic. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Rivas' homer rockets Aviators to Game 1 win". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs trade Tony Kemp to Oakland Athletics - Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune. January 13, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ "Iowa Cubs Initial Roster Released, Mostly Porting Over the Alternate Site Crew". www.bleachernation.com. April 30, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Daily Cubs Minors Recap: Myrtle Beach staff strikes out 13 in win; Injury updates | Cubs Den".
- ^ "Cubs call up Alfonso Rivas, an intriguing 1B prospect". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Cubs make several roster moves | CubsHQ". August 28, 2021.
- ^ "Alfonso Rivas collects first hit in Cubs loss". MLB.com.
- ^ "Wisdom, Rivas Homer As Cubs Beat Phillies – CBS Chicago". September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs News: Alfonso Rivas to IL; Nick Martini recalled from Iowa - Bleed Cubbie Blue". September 21, 2021.
- ^ "Cubs Release Alfonso Rivas Following DFA". cubsinsider.com. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alfonso Rivas: Joins Padres". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Padres' Alfonso Rivas: Contract selected by Padres". cbssports.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Anderson, R. J. (August 2023). "MLB trade deadline: Padres acquire lefty Rich Hill, first baseman Ji-Man Choi in five-player swap with Pirates". CBSSports.com.
- ^ "Guardians Claim Versatile Hitter Off Waivers From Pirates". si.com. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Franco, Anthony (November 2, 2023). "Guardians Claim Alfonso Rivas From Pirates". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ "Injuries & Moves: Austin Hedges signed to big league deal". CleGuardians.com. December 15, 2023.
- ^ Adans, Steve (December 22, 2023). "Angels Claim Alfonso Rivas". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ "Angels' Alfonso Rivas: Exits 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/cardinals-claim-alfonso-rivas-waivers-angels-moises-gomez-dfa.html
- ^ "Cardinals' Alfonso Rivas: Sent to minors". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "From Little League teammates to Cubs teammates: Everything has come full circle for Alfonso Rivas and Javier Assad". marqueesportsnetwork.com. September 20, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Arizona Wildcats bio