Mickey Rivers
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Left
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Throws: Left
5-10, 165lb (178cm, 74kg)
Born:
October 30, 1948
in Miami, FL
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Draft: Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (13th) of the 1968 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), the New York Mets in the 8th round of the 1968 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), the Washington Senators in the 1st round (8th) of the 1969 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL) and the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round of the 1969 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Miami Dade College (Miami, FL).
High School: Miami Northwestern HS (Miami, FL)
Schools: Miami Dade College (Miami, FL), Miami Dade College, North Campus (Miami, FL)
Debut:
August 4, 1970
(Age 21-278d,
13,030th in major league history)
vs. OAK 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 30, 1984
(Age 35-336d)
vs. CAL 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1971 season
Full Name: John Milton Rivers
Nicknames:
Mick the Quick
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
1970 Fielding Game Log (as CF)