Hector Torres

Born: 9/16/1945 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

MLB Debut: 1968-04-10 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Hector Epitacio Torres

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Biography

Hector Torres, born in 1945, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1977. Over the course of his career, Torres appeared in 622 games, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. He recorded a total of 375 hits, including 18 home runs, and drove in 115 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts throughout his time in the league. Known for his speed on the bases, he also successfully stole 7 bases, showcasing a style of play that combined agility with a strong defensive presence. Torres' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, bridging the gap between the tail end of the deadball era and the onset of more power-driven play in the late 1970s. His batting average of .216 reflected the challenges many players faced during a time when offensive numbers were often lower. While not a superstar, Torres carved out a niche for himself in the league, serving as a reliable player who contributed to various teams and left an indelible mark on the history of the sport. After retiring from professional play, he remained a respected figure within baseball circles, remembered for his dedication and contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
622	1738	148	375	46	7	18	115	7	104	229	0.216	0.260	0.281	0.542	-6441.5

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career OBP .260 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .281 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.542 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1968	HOU	NL	128	466	44	104	11	1	1	24	2	18	64	0.223	.236 (-6%)	.298 (-16%)	.340 (-24%)	.638 (-20%)	-1681.6
1969	HOU	NL	34	69	5	11	1	0	1	8	0	2	12	0.159	.248 (-36%)	.320 (-43%)	.369 (-41%)	.689 (-42%)	-478.9
1970	HOU	NL	31	65	6	16	1	2	0	5	0	6	8	0.246	.253 (-3%)	.325 (-5%)	.385 (-16%)	.711 (-11%)	-120.7
1971	CHC	NL	31	58	4	13	3	0	0	2	0	4	10	0.224	.249 (-10%)	.316 (-13%)	.365 (-24%)	.682 (-19%)	-179.5
1972	WSN	NL	83	181	14	28	4	1	2	7	0	13	26	0.155	.243 (-37%)	.310 (-31%)	.353 (-38%)	.664 (-34%)	-1066.8
1973	HOU	NL	38	66	3	6	1	0	0	2	0	7	13	0.091	.256 (-65%)	.325 (-42%)	.378 (-72%)	.703 (-58%)	-629.1
1975	SDP	NL	112	352	31	91	12	0	5	26	2	22	32	0.259	.257 (avg)	.327 (-9%)	.374 (-10%)	.701 (-10%)	-723.8
1976	SDP	NL	74	215	8	42	6	0	4	15	2	16	31	0.195	.255 (-24%)	.320 (-21%)	.360 (-23%)	.681 (-22%)	-800.3
1977	TOR	AL	91	266	33	64	7	3	5	26	1	16	33	0.241	.264 (-9%)	.329 (-14%)	.401 (-14%)	.730 (-14%)	-760.8

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	5	2	0	0	0	27.00	0

Career ERA 27.00 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 727.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1972	WSN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.7	5	2	0	0	27.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	126	83	199	272	16	54
3B	49	15	13	39	1	1
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
P	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	433	357	511	1204	67	190

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	HOU	2B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1968	HOU	SS	127	119	159	391	24	55
1969	HOU	SS	22	14	30	38	4	7
1970	HOU	2B	6	2	8	6	0	2
1970	HOU	SS	22	15	26	45	4	7
1971	CHN	2B	4	2	1	5	1	1
1971	CHN	SS	18	11	11	40	2	6
1972	MON	2B	60	41	86	132	8	28
1972	MON	3B	1	0	2	4	0	1
1972	MON	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1972	MON	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1972	MON	SS	16	8	24	31	1	5
1973	HOU	2B	13	4	14	13	1	3
1973	HOU	SS	22	15	18	62	4	7
1975	SDN	2B	16	11	24	36	1	10
1975	SDN	3B	42	14	7	30	1	0
1975	SDN	SS	75	65	97	272	11	45
1976	SDN	2B	3	1	5	3	0	1
1976	SDN	3B	4	1	3	5	0	0
1976	SDN	SS	63	55	64	160	12	29
1977	TOR	2B	23	22	61	75	5	9
1977	TOR	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1977	TOR	SS	68	55	82	165	5	29