FACTS/FLUKES: Rivera, Cabrera, Hosmer, Morrow, Machado

Same old Mo? Not quite ... We all know Mariano Rivera's (RHP, NYY) credentials, but at age 43, returning from ACL surgery and in his final MLB season, owners had every right to be concerned about the kind of production they'd get from him in 2013. All he's done so far is lead the majors in saves.

Year  IP  ERA   xERA  Ctl  Dom  Cmd  H%  S%   G/L/F   hr/f  bf/g  BPV  
====  === ====  ====  ===  ===  ===  ==  ==  =======  ====  ====  ===
2008  71  1.40  2.12  0.8  9.8 12.8  23  84  55/15/31   8%   4.0  188 
2009  66  1.76  2.43  1.6  9.8  6.0  26  89  51/22/27  15%   3.9  161
2010  60  1.80  3.00  1.7  6.8  4.1  23  79  51/15/33   4%   3.8  106
2011  61  1.91  2.71  1.2  8.8  7.5  28  81  47/20/33   6%   3.6  152
2012   8  2.16  3.37 ...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Facts & Flukes

Wyatt Langford has been bitten by the injury bug once again this year, but has he made progress in other areas? Also, Pete Alonso, Tanner Bibee, Yainer Diaz, and Keider Montero.
Jul 30 2026 3:06am
After posting a combined 1.96 ERA in 321 IP in 2024-25, Paul Skenes has a near-3.50 ERA in 2026. Is there any reason for concern? Plus, Seiya Suzuki, Riley O'Brien, Ty France, and Jakob Marsee.
Jul 29 2026 3:08am
Jesús Luzardo has improved his results since May. Also: Rafael Devers, Bryson Stott, Roki Sasaki, Brett Baty.
Jul 28 2026 3:06am
Gerrit Cole has come on strong over his last handful of starts and could be poised for a big finish. Plus, Dean Kremer, Royce Lewis, José Caballero, and Joc Pederson.
Jul 27 2026 3:08am
The power has been there, but what about Zach Neto's batting average and speed? Plus Logan Gilbert, Wilyer Abreu, Trevor Rogers, and Jake Burger.
Jul 23 2026 3:06am

Tools