Frank Torre

Born: 12/30/1931 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 9/13/2014 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-20 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Frank Joseph Torre

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Biography

Frank Torre was an American professional baseball player, born in 1931, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1963. Primarily a position player, Torre played a total of 714 games during his career, amassing 404 hits and achieving a batting average of .273. He contributed 13 home runs and 179 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams, showcasing his ability to produce offensively while also demonstrating speed on the basepaths with 4 stolen bases. Torre's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the post-war years into a more dynamic and competitive landscape. Known for his solid hitting and dependable fielding, he played for teams such as the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Mets. As the brother of Hall of Famer Joe Torre, Frank's contributions to the game are often overshadowed by his sibling's illustrious career, yet he carved out his own niche in baseball history through consistent performance and resilience on the field. After retiring in 1963, Torre remained a respected figure in the baseball community, exemplifying the dedication and spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
714	1482	150	404	78	15	13	179	4	155	64	0.273	0.349	0.372	0.720	853.8

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1956	ATL	NL	111	159	17	41	6	0	0	16	1	11	4	0.258	.258 (avg)	.331 (-8%)	.397 (-26%)	.728 (-18%)	-538.8
1957	ATL	NL	129	364	46	99	19	5	5	40	0	29	19	0.272	.257 (+6%)	.323 (+5%)	.391 (avg)	.715 (+2%)	196.7
1958	ATL	NL	138	372	41	115	22	5	6	55	2	42	14	0.309	.257 (+20%)	.324 (+19%)	.394 (+13%)	.719 (+15%)	1253.8
1959	ATL	NL	115	263	23	60	15	1	1	33	0	35	12	0.228	.256 (-11%)	.323 (-1%)	.392 (-22%)	.715 (-13%)	-576.1
1960	ATL	NL	21	44	2	9	1	0	0	5	0	3	2	0.205	—	—	—	—	0.0
1962	PHI	NL	108	168	13	52	8	2	0	20	1	24	6	0.310	.257 (+20%)	.326 (+24%)	.393 (-3%)	.719 (+9%)	415.8
1963	PHI	NL	92	112	8	28	7	2	1	10	0	11	7	0.250	.246 (+2%)	.308 (+8%)	.371 (+1%)	.680 (+4%)	102.5