Red Torkelson

Born: 3/19/1894 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 9/22/1964 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-08-29 | Final Game: 1917-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Chester Leroy Torkelson

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Biography

Red Torkelson, born in 1894, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned a brief period from August 29, 1917, to September 29, 1917, during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to evolve rapidly in the post-Deadball Era. Torkelson finished his career with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 7.66, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this transitional time in the sport. Despite his limited time on the mound, Torkelson contributed to his teams with a total of 10 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves throughout his career. His playing style reflected the characteristics of pitchers of his era, who often focused on durability and the ability to induce weak contact rather than accumulating high strikeout totals. While Torkelson's career statistics may not place him among the notable figures in baseball history, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of players who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	4	3	0	0	0	22.3	33	19	1	13	10	7.66	0

Career ERA 7.66 vs. league average 2.69 across their career seasons — 184.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1917	CLE	AL	2	1	4	3	0	0	0	22.3	33	19	13	10	7.66	2.69 (-185%)	-725.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 30.1% 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
1917	CLE	AL	4	9	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	1	9	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1917	CLE	P	4	0	1	9	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4