IP 397.667
ERA 3.508
WHIP 1.234
BB/9 2.173
SO/9 5.952
  • Full name Raul D. Rivera
  • Born 02/05/1991 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Colegio San Vicente De Paul
  • Drafted in the 37th round (1,121st overall) by the Houston Astros in 2009.
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    Righthander Raul Rivera is the younger brother of Saul, a righthander with the Nationals. Raul spent the winter working with his brother to add a sinker to his repertoire. His fastball sits between 88-91 mph, and the new sinker is 83-84. His command and slow curveball are both inconsistent. Rivera, a Bethune-Cookman recruit, is more physical than his brother, coming in at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds. He's aggressive on the mound, never hesitating to pitch inside.

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