Pablo Torrealba, baseball player, 1975-1979

Pablo Torrealba

Born: 4/28/1948 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1975-04-09 | Final Game: 1979-04-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Pablo Arnoldo Torrealba

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Biography

Pablo Torrealba was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1979. Born in 1948, Torrealba made his mark in a competitive era for pitchers, showcasing his skills primarily within the Major League Baseball landscape. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 6-13, demonstrating his tenacity on the mound despite experiencing challenges in securing wins. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.27, indicating his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Torrealba also recorded 113 strikeouts and achieved five saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Torrealba's pitching style was characterized by a blend of precision and durability, which allowed him to be a reliable option in the bullpen and rotation during his time in the league. His contributions came during a period that saw significant changes in baseball, as teams began to place greater emphasis on specialized roles within pitching staffs. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Torrealba's performance and resilience on the mound earned him respect among his peers and left a lasting impression on the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 13 111 13 4 1 5 239.3 275 87 12 104 113 3.27 0

Career ERA 3.27 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 13.6% better 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
1975 ATL NL 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 1 3 5 1.35 — 0.0
1976 ATL NL 0 2 36 0 0 0 2 53.0 67 21 22 33 3.57 3.51 (-1%) 953.4
1977 OAK AL 4 6 41 10 3 0 2 116.7 127 34 38 51 2.62 4.00 (+34%) 1639.8
1978 CHW AL 2 4 25 3 1 1 1 57.3 69 30 39 23 4.71 3.69 (-28%) -
1979 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.7 5 1 2 1 1.59 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 43.6% 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
1975 ATL NL 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1976 ATL NL 36 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 OAK AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHW AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 111 13 15 47 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 ATL P 6 0 1 3 0 0
1976 ATL P 36 0 1 13 0 2
1977 OAK P 41 10 11 26 4 1
1978 CHA P 25 3 2 4 1 0
1979 CHA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 111