Wyatt Toregas, baseball player, 2009-2011

Wyatt Toregas

Born: 12/2/1982 in Fairfax, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-08-01 | Final Game: 2011-06-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Wyatt Reeder Toregas

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Biography

Wyatt Toregas was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief but notable career from 2009 to 2011. Born in 1982, Toregas played as a position player, primarily serving as a catcher. He made his MLB debut on August 1, 2009, and appeared in a total of 22 games over his career. Toregas recorded 9 hits and drove in 6 runs, finishing with a batting average of .164. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions were appreciated in a league that valued versatile players during a time when teams were increasingly looking for depth in their rosters. Toregas's time in the majors coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where the emphasis was on a blend of power hitting and defensive skill. While he may not have posted overwhelming statistics, his role as a catcher and his experiences in the big leagues reflected the challenges and dynamics faced by players in the early 2010s. After his last game on June 12, 2011, Toregas transitioned away from the sport, leaving behind a legacy marked by determination and resilience in a competitive environment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 55 1 9 1 0 0 6 0 6 13 0.164 0.250 0.182 0.432 -337.4

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.5% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 41.3% 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
2009 CLE AL 19 51 1 9 1 0 0 6 0 6 12 0.176 .262 (-33%) .332 (-20%) .417 (-53%) .750 (-38%) -337.4
2011 PIT NL 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 18 124 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 CLE C 19 17 119 9 0 0
2011 PIT C 2 1 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 2002, 2003, 2004