Mariano Rivera

Pitcher

Class of 2019

Mariano Rivera

Pitcher

Class of 2019
Mariano Rivera became the second Panamanian elected to the Hall of Fame.

Games

Birth year

About Mariano Rivera

Every batter knew what was coming when they faced Mariano Rivera, so it was hardly necessary for the New York Yankees’ catchers to conceal their signs.

They knew it was coming, perhaps the best cut fastball ever delivered by a big leaguer. And they still couldn’t hit it.

The Basics

Year inducted
2019
Birth Place
Panama City, Panama
Birth Year
1969

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
New York Yankees
Primary Position
Pitcher
Played For
New York Yankees, 1995-2013

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,115
Wins
82
Losses
60
Winning %
.577
Saves
652
Hits
998
Walks
286
Runs
340
Games Started
10
Innings Pitched
1,283
Completed Games
0
Shutouts
0
Earned Runs
315
Strikeouts
1,173
ERA
2.21
WHIP
1.000

Mariano Rivera Stories

Explore the archives and go deep into the lives, careers, and stories of the Hall of Fame's honorees.

Once a starter, Rivera dominated on Independence Day

Rivera awed by Hall of Fame tour

#CardCorner: 2002 Fleer Premium Mariano Rivera

Rivera, Mussina pitch Yankees past Red Sox in ALCS

Torre, Rivera help make history at Game 3 of 2001 World Series