Felix Torres, baseball player, 1962-1964

Felix Torres

Born: 5/1/1932 in Ponce, P.R.

Died: 8/8/2025 in Santa Isabel, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1962-04-10 | Final Game: 1964-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Felix Torres was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 to 1964. Born in 1932, Torres played primarily as a position player during an era marked by the transition from the deadball style of play to a more offensive-focused game. Over his three-year Major League Baseball career, he appeared in 365 games, amassing 302 hits and posting a batting average of .254. His contributions included 27 home runs and 153 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Although Torres had a relatively brief career, he left his mark with his power-hitting capabilities, evidenced by his home run total. His two stolen bases reflected a more traditional approach to base running during a time when speed and agility were often overshadowed by power hitters. Felix Torres's journey through the Major Leagues exemplified the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 1960s, a period characterized by the gradual integration of the game and shifting offensive strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
365 1191 109 302 61 5 27 153 2 71 202 0.254 0.297 0.381 0.678 -894.6

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .381 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.678 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — near 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
1962 LAA AL 127 451 44 117 19 4 11 74 0 28 73 0.259 .257 (+1%) .326 (-6%) .393 (avg) .719 (-3%) -360.1
1963 LAA AL 138 463 40 121 32 1 4 51 1 30 73 0.261 .246 (+6%) .308 (-1%) .371 (-3%) .680 (-2%) -246.9
1964 LAA AL 100 277 25 64 10 0 12 28 1 13 56 0.231 .250 (-8%) .312 (-15%) .377 (+5%) .690 (-4%) -287.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 3 25 1 2 3
3B 317 301 284 609 52 59

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 LAA 3B 123 118 110 250 24 20
1963 LAA 1B 2 1 9 0 1 1
1963 LAA 3B 122 118 101 237 22 29
1964 LAA 1B 3 2 16 1 1 2
1964 LAA 3B 72 65 73 122 6 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Third Base 317