Yorvit Torrealba, baseball player, 2001-2013

Yorvit Torrealba

Born: 7/19/1978 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-09-05 | Final Game: 2013-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Yorvit Adolfo Torrealba

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Biography

Yorvit Torrealba was a professional baseball player born in 1978, who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2001 until his retirement in 2013. Known primarily as a catcher, Torrealba played a total of 907 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and durability behind the plate. He recorded 737 hits, including 56 home runs, and compiled 339 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .256. Torrealba also displayed speed on the bases, amassing 19 stolen bases, a noteworthy achievement for a player at his position during an era that often emphasized power hitting and defensive skills. Torrealba's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, where the game witnessed a shift towards increased offensive production and the evolution of catching roles. He played for several teams, including the Colorado Rockies, where he was part of a squad that reached the World Series in 2007, further solidifying his legacy. His ability to handle a pitching staff and contribute offensively made him a valuable asset to his teams, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of the catching position in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
907 2875 306 737 162 12 56 339 19 222 544 0.256 0.315 0.379 0.694 -3436.7

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .379 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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 SFG NL 3 4 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2002 SFG NL 53 136 17 38 10 0 2 14 0 14 20 0.279 .261 (+7%) .331 (+7%) .416 (-5%) .747 (+1%) 50.9
2003 SFG NL 66 200 22 52 10 2 4 29 1 14 39 0.260 .264 (-2%) .332 (-6%) .422 (-8%) .754 (-7%) -285.9
2004 SFG NL 64 172 19 39 7 3 6 23 2 17 31 0.227 .266 (-15%) .335 (-10%) .427 (-5%) .762 (-7%) -254.4
2005 SFG NL 34 93 18 21 8 0 1 7 1 9 25 0.226 .264 (-15%) .330 (-9%) .418 (-18%) .749 (-14%) -220.7
2005 SEA AL 42 108 14 26 4 0 2 8 0 7 25 0.241 .264 (-9%) .330 (-11%) .418 (-20%) .749 (-16%) -220.7
2006 COL NL 65 223 23 55 16 3 7 43 4 11 49 0.247 .269 (-8%) .336 (-13%) .431 (+2%) .768 (-5%) -269.9
2007 COL NL 113 396 47 101 22 1 8 47 2 34 73 0.255 .268 (-5%) .335 (-4%) .422 (-11%) .758 (-8%) -580.3
2008 COL NL 70 236 19 58 17 0 6 31 0 12 44 0.246 .263 (-7%) .333 (-12%) .416 (-5%) .749 (-8%) -423.7
2009 COL NL 64 213 27 62 11 1 2 31 1 21 42 0.291 .262 (+11%) .332 (+6%) .417 (-9%) .750 (-3%) -83.8
2010 SDP NL 95 325 31 88 14 0 7 37 7 33 67 0.271 .257 (+5%) .325 (+5%) .402 (-6%) .728 (-1%) 26.6
2011 TEX AL 113 396 40 108 27 1 7 37 0 20 65 0.273 .255 (+7%) .320 (-4%) .399 (avg) .719 (-2%) -237.4
2012 TEX AL 49 161 16 38 8 0 3 12 1 14 31 0.236 .254 (-7%) .318 (-5%) .405 (-16%) .724 (-11%) -304.5
2012 TOR AL 10 28 3 6 0 0 1 2 0 2 7 0.214 — — — — -304.5
2012 MIL NL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — -304.5
2013 COL NL 61 179 10 43 8 0 0 16 0 13 24 0.240 .253 (-5%) .317 (-7%) .396 (-28%) .714 (-19%) -550.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
24 73 7 21 5 0 2 13 5 16 0.288

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 ALCS TEX 3 9 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.444
2011 ALDS2 TEX 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2011 WS TEX 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.400
2009 NLDS2 COL 4 14 1 5 2 0 1 4 0 5 0.357
2007 NLCS COL 4 15 2 3 1 0 1 4 2 5 0.200
2007 NLDS2 COL 3 10 3 5 1 0 0 3 2 0 0.500
2007 WS COL 4 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.143
2003 NLDS1 SFN 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 6 0 0 0
C 855 774 5451 368 36 48
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 SFN C 3 1 8 0 0 0
2002 SFN C 53 40 269 20 2 3
2003 SFN C 66 52 365 29 1 3
2003 SFN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2004 SFN C 59 45 349 18 2 4
2005 SFN C 27 24 147 16 0 1
2005 SEA C 41 36 225 18 0 2
2006 COL C 63 61 337 34 5 7
2007 COL C 112 105 679 56 7 7
2008 COL C 67 64 433 26 2 4
2009 COL C 64 61 505 27 0 2
2010 SDN C 92 89 681 45 3 5
2011 TEX C 98 95 685 38 9 4
2012 TEX C 49 46 377 18 2 1
2012 TOR 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2012 TOR C 9 7 52 3 0 1
2012 MIL C 2 0 3 0 0 0
2013 COL 1B 3 0 4 0 0 0
2013 COL C 50 48 336 20 3 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 855
First Base 4
Left Field 1
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 TEX AL $3,250,000
2011 TEX AL $3,000,000
2010 SDN NL $750,000
2009 COL NL $3,750,000
2008 COL NL $3,000,000
2007 COL NL $1,075,000
2006 COL NL $850,000
2005 SFN NL $715,000
2004 SFN NL $334,000
2003 SFN NL $312,000
2002 SFN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $17,236,000