He finished his career with 1,173 strikeouts versus only 286 walks in 1,283 innings pitched .
Rivera could flat - out pitch , with his mid-90s cut fastball and ability to locate all his pitches .
Rivera finished Rivera 's career with 1,173 strikeouts versus only 286 walks in 1,283 innings pitched .
Rivera could flat - out pitch , with his mid-90s cut fastball and ability to locate all his pitches .