Luis Rivera (riverlu01)
From BR Bullpen
Luis Antonio Rivera Pedraza
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.
[edit] Biographical Information
Nicknamed "Papa", shortstop Luis Rivera played parts of eleven seasons in the majors. His finest year came with the 1991 Boston Red Sox, when he hit .258 with 8 homers and 40 RBIs as the team's primary shortstop. After his playing career ended, he was a member of the Kinston Indians coaching staff from 2000 to 2002. After managing the Lake County Captains in 2003 and 2004 and Kinston in 2005, he joined the Cleveland Indians as first base coach in 2006.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lake County Captains | South Atlantic League | 97-43 | 1st/1st | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
| 2004 | Lake County Captains | South Atlantic League | 73-66 | 4th/4th | Cleveland Indians | |
| 2005 | Kinston Indians | Carolina League | 76-64 | 1st/3rd | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
