Steve Torrealba

Born: 2/24/1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-10-06 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

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

Full name: Steven Alexander Torrealba

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Biography

Steve Torrealba, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early 2000s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from October 6, 2001, to September 29, 2002, during which he appeared in 15 games. While his time in the majors was brief, Torrealba contributed to his teams with a total of 2 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and a batting average of .105. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his perseverance through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the determination many players exhibited during this competitive era. Torrealba's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the sport, including the advent of advanced metrics and an evolving understanding of player development. Although his major league statistics may not reflect the impact he aspired to achieve, his journey through the sport highlights the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in the game. His story serves as a reminder of the deep pool of talent in professional baseball and the diverse paths players take along their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	19	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.105	0.227	0.105	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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
2001	ATL	NL	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2002	ATL	NL	13	17	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	3	4	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2001	NLDS1	ATL	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	14	5	42	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2001	ATL	C	2	0	2	0	0	0
2002	ATL	C	12	5	40	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2003	SLN	NL	$300,000
Total Career Earnings			$300,000