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

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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

Rod Carew

2nd Baseman

Class of 1991

Rod Carew

2nd Baseman

Class of 1991
For a generation of American League baseball fans, Rod Carew was the definition of “batting champion.”

Games

Birth year

About Rod Carew

“He has no weakness as a hitter. Anything you throw he can handle.” – Catfish Hunter

For a generation of American League baseball fans, Rod Carew was the definition of “batting champion.”

The owner of a .328 career average and 3,053 hits to go along with seven batting titles and 18 All-Star Game selections, Carew tormented pitchers with a smooth swing from a crouched stance, using incredible hand-eye coordination developed as a youth in Panama.

The Basics

Year inducted
1991
Birth Place
Gatun, Panama
Birth Year
1945

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Minnesota Twins
Primary Position
2nd Baseman
Played For
Minnesota Twins, 1967-1978
LA/California Angels, 1979-1985

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,469
At bats
9,315
Hits
3,053
Walks
1,018
Runs
1,424
Doubles
445
Triples
112
Home Runs
92
RBI
1,015
Stolen Bases
353
Batting Average
.328
Ops
.822
On Base %
.393
Slugging %
.429

Rod Carew Stories

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Carew had season for the ages in 1977

Carew records 3,000th hit in classic style

Twins found hidden gem in Carew

Angels pull off blockbuster by trading for Carew