Red Torphy

Born: 11/6/1891 in Fall River, MA, USA

Died: 2/11/1980 in Fall River, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-25 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Walter Anthony Torphy

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Biography

Red Torphy was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played as a position player and made his mark in a short span from September 25 to October 3, 1920. In his limited time on the field, Torphy appeared in 3 games, recording 3 hits and driving in 2 runs, which highlighted his potential as a contributor to the team. His batting average stood at 0.2, and he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases during his tenure in the league. Torphy’s career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused game. Although his time in Major League Baseball was fleeting, Torphy's participation in the league reflects the depth of talent and the many players who sought to make their mark during this era. His brief stint in the major leagues may not have secured him a lasting legacy, but it nonetheless contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	15	1	3	2	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.200	0.200	0.333	0.533	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
1920	BSN	NL	3	15	1	3	2	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	31	0	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	BSN	1B	3	0	31	0	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3