Ito Rivera
25 # Utility Fielder
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 30 Years
Full Name: Ito Rivera
Birthplace: Round Lake, IL
Born: December 5th, 1975
High School: Round Lake Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 2nd, 1992
Nickname: Ito
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 5’10” / Weight: 230
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Competitive
Tourney Level: Single A
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Stats | 39 | 151 | 144 | 61 | 94 | 83 | .623 | 62 | 12 | 1 | 8 | .840 | 21 | 41 | 1 | 7 | .576 | 1.463 | 4 | 11 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Career | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Playoffs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tournaments | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.500 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Fall League | 11 | 37 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 21 | .703 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1.250 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 5 | .656 | 1.953 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 75 | Arm: 70 | Field: 70 | Overall: 65
First Pro Contract: Diaz Family Softball
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2023
Team debut: 5-9-24 vs. PF Flyers Club, at. SportsPark, A’ going ( 2 for 5 , RBI / Run )
Last Game: 1-6-25 vs. Young Guns Club, at. Chula Vista, Tourny’ going ( 2 for 2 , 2H , RBI )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tuesday, May, 9th, 2023 vs. PF Flyers Boys, Gm 2. at SportsPark’ A’
First Double: Tuesday, May, 16th, 2023 vs. Jay’s Club, Gm 1. at SportsPark, A’
First Triple: Tuesday, July, 25th, 2023 vs. Jay’s Club, Gm 2. at SportsPark, A’
First Home Run: Tuesday, May, 16th, 2023 vs. Jay’s Club, Gm 1. at SportsPark, A’
Statistically Speaking:
Ito Rivera hits from a tall even stance with above-average bat speed; hands start in the middle but loads just below shoulder; leg kick; some length, can catch up to velocity. Aggressive hitter; who present a plus raw power to all fields, excellent gap hitter. Athletic around the bag, plus agility and first-step quickness, reads hops and gets low; presents a firm target, length and hands to corral bad balls thrown.
Upside Potential:
Plus-plus raw power, strength in body with plus bat speed to take a ball out to any part of the park. Batted balls have significant carry and drive, can sell out for power and get too aggressive, but should play to plus. Potential for playable versatility with plus defense at primary position.
They Said It:
"Ito Rivera had a terrific series, making hard contact and displaying instincts all over the diamond. His combination of experience, physical projection, and unique position split between first base and outfield creates significant volatility in his profile." -- Ron Tuggnut – Director of Softball Analytics
Awards
M.V.P. Award 2023
Gold Glove, 2023
Utility Player of the Year, 2023
Come Back Player of the Year 2023
