Rusty Torres

Born: 9/30/1948 in Aguadilla, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1971-09-20 | Final Game: 1980-08-25

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Rosendo Torres

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Biography

Rusty Torres was a professional baseball player born in 1948, who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until 1980. A versatile position player, Torres appeared in 654 games over his career, showcasing his abilities primarily as an outfielder. He was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases, and contributed with a total of 279 hits, including 35 home runs and 126 RBIs. His batting average stood at .212, reflective of the challenges many hitters faced during the era. Torres played during a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and the gradual increase of power hitters. Despite facing stiff competition, he carved out a niche as a reliable player, known for his hustle and determination on the field. His career spanned nearly a decade, during which he left an imprint as a hard-working athlete who contributed to his teams in various capacities. Although his statistics may not place him among the game's legends, Torres remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball for his perseverance and dedication to the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
654	1314	159	279	45	5	35	126	13	164	246	0.212	0.301	0.334	0.635	-2248.1

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.635 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1971	NYY	AL	9	26	5	10	3	0	2	3	0	0	8	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	NYY	AL	80	199	15	42	7	0	3	13	0	18	44	0.211	.243 (-13%)	.310 (-10%)	.353 (-18%)	.664 (-14%)	-452.8
1973	CLE	AL	122	312	31	64	8	1	7	28	6	50	62	0.205	.256 (-20%)	.325 (-2%)	.378 (-20%)	.703 (-12%)	-581.0
1974	CLE	AL	108	150	19	28	2	0	3	12	2	13	24	0.187	.256 (-27%)	.324 (-23%)	.369 (-30%)	.693 (-27%)	-754.4
1976	LAA	AL	120	264	37	54	16	3	6	27	4	36	39	0.205	.255 (-20%)	.320 (-7%)	.360 (-1%)	.681 (-4%)	-192.1
1977	LAA	AL	58	77	9	12	1	1	3	10	0	10	18	0.156	.264 (-41%)	.329 (-24%)	.401 (-22%)	.730 (-23%)	-332.5
1978	CHW	AL	16	44	7	14	3	0	3	6	0	6	7	0.318	—	—	—	—	293.9
1979	CHW	AL	90	170	26	43	5	0	8	24	0	23	37	0.253	.265 (-5%)	.329 (+6%)	.397 (+7%)	.727 (+6%)	261.1
1980	KCR	AL	51	72	10	12	0	0	0	3	1	8	7	0.167	.264 (-37%)	.326 (-23%)	.387 (-57%)	.714 (-42%)	-490.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	573	315	866	35	21	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1971	NYA	OF	5	5	13	0	0	0
1972	NYA	OF	62	44	86	4	2	0
1973	CLE	OF	114	86	191	9	5	1
1974	CLE	OF	94	27	110	8	5	0
1976	CAL	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1976	CAL	OF	105	68	195	5	2	0
1977	CAL	OF	54	20	60	1	1	0
1978	CHA	OF	14	11	27	0	1	0
1979	CHA	OF	85	37	117	4	3	0
1980	KCA	OF	40	17	67	4	2	1