Tony Torcato, baseball player, 2002-2005

Tony Torcato

Born: 10/25/1979 in Woodland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-07-26 | Final Game: 2005-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Anthony Dale Torcato

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Biography

Tony Torcato, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005. He played a total of 43 games during his brief career, showcasing a solid batting average of .298. Although he did not hit any home runs, Torcato contributed to his team's offense with 14 hits and 3 RBIs. His playing style was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power, which was a common approach for players during the early 2000s, a time when the game was increasingly influenced by both power hitters and emerging analytics. Torcato's career was relatively short-lived, with his last appearance in the big leagues occurring in April 2005. Despite the limited number of games played, he left an impression as a player who could deliver hits in crucial situations. His time in the major leagues reflected the competitive nature of the era, where many players were vying for limited opportunities in an evolving game that was beginning to embrace a blend of traditional skills and modern statistics. After retiring, Torcato's contributions to the sport remained a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, particularly for fans who remember the players of the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 47 2 14 2 0 0 3 0 2 8 0.298 0.346 0.340 0.687 0.0

Career AVG .298 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .340 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2002 SFG NL 5 11 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0
2003 SFG NL 14 16 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0
2004 SFG NL 13 9 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0.556 — — — — 0.0
2005 SFG NL 11 11 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 10 3 8 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 SFN OF 3 2 2 0 0 0
2003 SFN OF 6 1 5 0 1 0
2005 SFN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 SFN NL $318,500
2004 SFN NL $302,000
Total Career Earnings $620,500