Carlos Torres

Born: 10/22/1982 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-07-22 | Final Game: 2019-06-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Carlos Ephriam Torres

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Biography

Carlos Torres, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2009 to 2019. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Torres showcased his skills with a blend of resilience and adaptability on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 30-31 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09, striking out a total of 447 batters. While he was not primarily known as a closer, he recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Torres played during a period marked by significant changes in the game, including evolving pitching strategies and an increased emphasis on analytics. His pitching style combined a mix of pitches that allowed him to navigate through various lineups, and he was valued for his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Though he may not have reached the heights of some contemporaries, Torres left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, contributing to their efforts with his competitive spirit and work ethic. His journey through the league reflects the experiences of many pitchers in the modern era, balancing the demands of the game while striving for personal and team success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
30	31	362	16	0	0	5	506.7	492	230	63	192	447	4.09	0

Career ERA 4.09 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2009	CHW	AL	1	2	8	5	0	28.3	30	19	17	22	6.04	4.32 (-40%)	-
2010	CHW	AL	0	1	5	1	0	13.7	23	13	9	13	8.56	4.08 (-110%)	-
2012	COL	NL	5	3	31	0	0	53.0	49	31	26	42	5.26	4.01 (-31%)	423.4
2013	NYN	NL	4	6	33	9	0	86.3	79	33	17	75	3.44	3.87 (+11%)	-951.9
2014	NYN	NL	8	6	73	1	2	97.0	89	33	38	96	3.06	3.74 (+18%)	-305.6
2015	NYN	NL	5	6	59	0	0	57.7	61	30	18	48	4.68	3.96 (-18%)	625.9
2016	MIL	NL	3	3	72	0	2	82.3	65	25	30	78	2.73	4.19 (+35%)	912.7
2017	MIL	NL	4	4	67	0	1	72.7	78	34	33	56	4.21	4.36 (+3%)	-983.8
2018	WAS	NL	0	0	10	0	0	9.7	9	7	3	9	6.52	4.15 (-57%)	0.0
2019	DET	AL	0	0	4	0	0	6.0	9	5	1	8	7.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
363	34	2	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	19	0.118	0.167	0.118	0.284	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 71.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.284 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 61.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2009	CHW	AL	8	3	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—
2010	CHW	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	COL	NL	32	9	1	2	1	1	4	0.222	—	—	—	—
2013	NYN	NL	33	16	0	1	1	1	8	0.062	—	—	—	—
2014	NYN	NL	73	5	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2015	NYN	NL	59	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
2016	MIL	NL	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2017	MIL	NL	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2018	WAS	NL	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2019	DET	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	362	16	33	70	5	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2009	CHA	P	8	5	1	4	0	0
2010	CHA	P	5	1	1	1	1	0
2012	COL	P	31	0	1	9	1	0
2013	NYN	P	33	9	5	9	0	0
2014	NYN	P	73	1	4	8	1	3
2015	NYN	P	59	0	5	17	0	1
2016	MIL	P	72	0	7	11	0	0
2017	MIL	P	67	0	8	10	2	1
2018	WAS	P	10	0	1	1	0	0
2019	DET	P	4	0	0	0	0	0