About Juan Ríos
Lived 1942 – 1995 (aged 53). Juan Ríos was an American baseball player.
Juan Onofre Vélez Ríos (June 14, 1942 – August 28, 1995) was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop and second baseman who played for one season. Originally signed by the New York Mets, Rios played for the Kansas City Royals for 87 games during the inaugural 1969 Kansas City Royals season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Juan Ríos?
Puerto Rican baseball player
When was Juan Ríos born?
Juan Ríos was born on 14 June 1942 in Mayagüez.
When did Juan Ríos die?
Juan Ríos died on 28 August 1995 in Mayagüez.
What was Juan Ríos's occupation?
Juan Ríos was a baseball player.
What nationality was Juan Ríos?
Juan Ríos was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Juan Ríos (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juan Ríos. https://biography.guide/juan-rios-baseball-player/
MLA: "Juan Ríos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/juan-rios-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Juan Ríos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/juan-rios-baseball-player/.
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