Josh Rivera
Joshua Ismael Rivera
Born: October 10, 2000
Sebring, FL US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 215
Draft: Round 22 (2019 June Amateur Draft, San Diego Padres)
School: IMG Academy
Career: 2023-2026
Josh Rivera has compiled a career batting average of .202 with 13 home runs and 68 RBI in his 250-game career with the Cubs, South Bend Cubs, Tennessee Smokies, New Hampshire Fisher Cats and Buffalo Bisons. He began playing during the 2023 season and has taken the field during the 2026 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 25 | 103 | 92 | 18 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 26 | .250 | .320 | .402 | .723 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 3 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .364 | .364 | .818 | 1.182 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 34 | 115 | 106 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 38 | .170 | .226 | .198 | .424 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | AA | SOUL | Tennessee Smokies | 68 | 253 | 219 | 27 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 67 | .169 | .277 | .260 | .537 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 13 | 46 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24 | .163 | .217 | .256 | .473 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 110 | 394 | 336 | 44 | 76 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 124 | .226 | .332 | .330 | .662 | 111 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 11 | 32 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .172 | .250 | .414 | .664 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 250 | 911 | 796 | 99 | 161 | 31 | 3 | 13 | 68 | 12 | 4 | 105 | 279 | .202 | .296 | .298 | .594 | 237 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 3B | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 3.333 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | 2B | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | MIDW | South Bend Cubs | SS | 15 | 18 | 39 | 1 | 8 | .983 | 3.800 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 4.000 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | 3B | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 5.000 |
| 2023 | R | AZCL | Cubs | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 3.000 |
| 2024 | AA | SOUL | Tennessee Smokies | SS | 68 | 71 | 164 | 7 | 30 | .971 | 3.456 |
| 2024 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 2B | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1.000 | 2.750 |
| 2024 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | SS | 30 | 39 | 57 | 6 | 10 | .941 | 3.200 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | SS | 97 | 114 | 205 | 13 | 33 | .961 | 3.289 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 3B | 8 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.250 |
| 2025 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 2B | 5 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 4 | .941 | 3.200 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | SS | 12 | 7 | 35 | 1 | 3 | .977 | 3.500 |
| 2025 | AA | EL | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.000 |
| 2026 | AAA | IL | Buffalo Bisons | 2B | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.000 |
| Totals | 250 | 277 | 553 | 29 | 94 | .966 | 3.320 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R | Arizona Complex League | Cubs | CHN | July 27, 2023 | July 29, 2023 |
| 2023 | Advanced A | Midwest League | South Bend Cubs | CHN | August 1, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| 2024 | AA | Southern League | Tennessee Smokies | CHN | April 5, 2024 | July 26, 2024 |
| 2024 | AA | Eastern League | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | TOR | August 1, 2024 | September 15, 2024 |
| 2025 | AA | Eastern League | New Hampshire Fisher Cats | TOR | April 4, 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
| 2025 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons | TOR | April 26, 2025 | September 21, 2025 |
| 2026 | AAA | International League | Buffalo Bisons |
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