Andres Torres

Born: 1/26/1978 in Paterson, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-07 | Final Game: 2013-08-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Andres Yungo Torres

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Biography

Andres Torres was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 2002 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Torres appeared in 650 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Known for his speed and defensive capabilities, he recorded 77 stolen bases and provided solid contributions at the plate with 462 hits and 32 home runs, culminating in a career batting average of .242. His performance also included 174 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense. Torres played during a dynamic era in baseball characterized by the transition from the steroid era to a renewed emphasis on speed and athleticism. His versatility allowed him to be a valuable asset for several teams, including the San Francisco Giants, with whom he won a World Series championship in 2010. His career is remembered not only for his contributions on the field but also for his resilience and determination, which inspired many young players who aspired to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
650	1910	277	462	113	29	32	174	77	205	476	0.242	0.317	0.382	0.699	-1201.9

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
2002	DET	AL	19	70	7	14	1	1	0	3	2	6	16	0.200	.261 (-23%)	.331 (-20%)	.416 (-42%)	.747 (-32%)	-391.6
2003	DET	AL	59	168	23	37	4	3	1	9	5	10	35	0.220	.264 (-17%)	.332 (-21%)	.422 (-29%)	.754 (-26%)	-817.8
2004	DET	AL	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	TEX	AL	8	19	2	3	1	0	0	1	1	1	6	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SFG	NL	75	152	30	41	6	8	6	23	6	16	45	0.270	.262 (+3%)	.332 (+3%)	.417 (+28%)	.750 (+17%)	413.8
2010	SFG	NL	139	507	84	136	43	8	16	63	26	56	128	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (+5%)	.402 (+19%)	.728 (+13%)	1246.8
2011	SFG	NL	112	348	50	77	24	1	4	19	19	42	95	0.221	.255 (-13%)	.320 (-3%)	.399 (-17%)	.719 (-11%)	-620.1
2012	NYN	NL	132	374	47	86	17	7	3	35	13	52	90	0.230	.254 (-10%)	.318 (+3%)	.405 (-17%)	.724 (-8%)	-503.3
2013	SFG	NL	103	272	33	68	17	1	2	21	4	22	61	0.250	.253 (-1%)	.317 (-5%)	.396 (-14%)	.714 (-10%)	-529.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	58	6	16	4	0	1	3	3	18	0.276

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2010	NLCS	SFN	6	20	2	7	0	0	0	2	8	0.350
2010	NLDS2	SFN	4	16	0	2	0	0	0	1	6	0.125
2010	WS	SFN	5	22	4	7	4	1	3	0	4	0.318

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	595	460	1189	26	13	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	DET	OF	19	18	51	0	1	0
2003	DET	OF	50	39	102	4	1	1
2004	DET	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2005	TEX	OF	5	3	12	0	0	0
2009	SFN	OF	69	33	93	2	0	2
2010	SFN	OF	133	124	314	7	1	2
2011	SFN	OF	109	78	204	6	3	2
2012	NYN	OF	124	101	261	6	2	1
2013	SFN	OF	85	64	152	1	5	0