Gleyber Torres, baseball player, 155 home runs, 2018

Gleyber Torres

Active Player

Born: 12/13/1996 in Caracas, Distrito Capital, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2018-04-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Gleyber David Torres

Biography

Gleyber Torres is an active professional baseball player born in 1996, known for his dynamic presence on the field as a position player. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on April 22, 2018, Torres has become a key contributor for his team, showcasing a blend of power and speed that has captured the attention of fans and analysts alike. Over the course of his career, he has played in 888 games, accumulating 870 hits, 138 home runs, and 441 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .265. His ability to steal bases is also notable, with 53 stolen bases to his name, emphasizing his versatility and athleticism. Torres has achieved significant recognition during his career, including two All-Star selections and the distinction of Rookie of the Month. His performance in the league exemplifies the blend of youth and experience that characterizes the modern game, as he continues to play in an era defined by power-hitting and increased offensive production. As he advances in his career, Torres remains a pivotal figure in baseball, contributing to the ongoing evolution of the sport and inspiring the next generation of players with his achievements on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1055 3897 553 1026 178 4 155 522 57 434 864 0.263 0.338 0.430 0.768 4971.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +7.0% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
53 206 30 54 10 0 8 26 28 42 0.262

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALDS2 DET 5 21 2 6 2 0 1 1 3 7 0.286
2025 ALWC1 DET 3 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.154
2024 ALCS NYA 5 22 5 8 1 0 0 2 2 2 0.364
2024 ALDS2 NYA 4 15 4 3 1 0 1 3 5 3 0.200
2024 WS NYA 5 21 1 3 1 0 1 3 3 2 0.143
2022 ALCS NYA 4 15 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 7 0.200
2022 ALDS1 NYA 5 19 4 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.158
2021 ALWC NYA 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2020 ALDS1 NYA 5 16 2 5 0 0 1 2 4 6 0.312
2020 ALWC2 NYA 2 7 3 5 0 0 1 3 3 0 0.714
2019 ALCS NYA 6 25 3 7 2 0 2 6 2 4 0.280
2019 ALDS2 NYA 3 12 5 5 3 0 1 4 1 2 0.417
2018 ALDS1 NYA 4 13 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.308
2018 ALWC NYA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 749 734 1166 1670 67 378
SS 252 233 278 548 44 98

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 749
Shortstop 252
Designated Hitter 36

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-05-26
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-09-01
2018 Rookie of the Month May

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2019 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 8.0 420 0
2018 Rookie of the Year AL 3rd 25.0 150 0