Torey Lovullo
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1999)
Torey Lovullo was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1999 for 7 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 12 seasons. In 303 career games, he hit .224 with 165 hits, 15 home runs, and 60 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-10
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Salvatore Anthony Lovullo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 737 | 80 | 165 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 60 | 9 | 80 | 121 | .224 | .301 | .335 | .636 | -1,542 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.
Career OBP .301 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career SLG .335 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | AL | 12 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .381 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 29 | 87 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 20 | .115 | .254 (-55%) | .319 (-27%) | .375 (-54%) | .694 (-42%) | -555.0 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 22 | 51 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .176 | .255 (-31%) | .323 (-23%) | .384 (-44%) | .708 (-34%) | -266.2 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | 116 | 367 | 42 | 92 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 7 | 36 | 49 | .251 | .265 (-5%) | .332 (-4%) | .403 (-12%) | .735 (-9%) | -488.7 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 36 | 72 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | .222 | .269 (-18%) | .338 (-9%) | .424 (-12%) | .763 (-10%) | -122.3 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 65 | 82 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | .220 | .269 (-19%) | .340 (-5%) | .426 (-11%) | .767 (-9%) | -110.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 6 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 17 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 303 | 737 | 80 | 165 | 35 | 1 | 15 | 60 | 9 | 80 | 121 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -1,542 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (303 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 139 | 321 | 35 | 74 | 8 | 30 | .231 |
| Away | 164 | 416 | 45 | 91 | 7 | 30 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | PHI | WSN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-10-02 | PHI | WSN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-10-01 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999-09-28 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-21 | PHI | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999-09-19 | PHI | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-14 | PHI | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-13 | PHI | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-12 | PHI | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-11 | PHI | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 26 | 270 | 18 | 0 | 36 |
| 2B | 133 | 104 | 236 | 302 | 9 | 81 |
| 3B | 67 | 45 | 44 | 99 | 9 | 9 |
| OF | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | DET | 2B | 9 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | DET | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | 1B | 18 | 16 | 128 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 11 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | NYA | 3B | 22 | 15 | 14 | 33 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | 2B | 91 | 79 | 184 | 220 | 8 | 67 |
| 1993 | CAL | 3B | 14 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | CAL | OF | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CAL | SS | 9 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | SEA | 2B | 20 | 11 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | SEA | 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | 1B | 42 | 8 | 120 | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| 1996 | OAK | 2B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | OAK | 3B | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | OAK | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | 2B | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 67 |
| Second Base | 133 |
| Third Base | 67 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
Torey Lovullo's recorded salaries total $554,000 over 4 seasons, 1991 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lovullo's career ran from 1988 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, 1998, and 1999.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $180,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $165,000 |
| 1993 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $554,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
Torey Lovullo: the record in brief
According to the bio, Torey Lovullo debuted on September 10, 1988 and played a final game on October 3, 1999. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (1988 through 1989), the New York Yankees (1991), the California Angels (1993), the Seattle Mariners (1994), the Oakland Athletics (1996), the Cleveland Indians (1998), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1999). Born on July 25, 1965, in Santa Monica, CA, USA, Lovullo is listed as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. Torey Lovullo was the playing name; the full given name is Salvatore Anthony.
Lovullo's career batting table shows 303 games, 737 at bats and 165 hits, a .224 average; the totals also include 15 homers and 60 runs batted in. Lovullo got on base at a .301 rate and slugged .335 (.636 OPS). Set against a .263 league average for the same years, Lovullo's .224 average sits 15.0% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 92, in 1993. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .251 in 1993, did not top the league's .265.
Frequently Asked Questions about Torey Lovullo
- What years did Torey Lovullo play?
- Torey Lovullo played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1999.
- Was Torey Lovullo a pitcher?
- No. Torey Lovullo was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Torey Lovullo hit?
- Torey Lovullo hit 15 career home runs with 165 hits.
- What teams did Torey Lovullo play for?
- Torey Lovullo played for 7 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1988–1989), the New York Yankees (1991), the California Angels (1993), the Seattle Mariners (1994), the Oakland Athletics (1996), the Cleveland Indians (1998), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1999).
- What were Torey Lovullo's career stats?
- In 303 games, Torey Lovullo had 165 hits, 15 home runs, 60 RBI, 80 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- How much did Torey Lovullo earn in his career?
- Torey Lovullo's recorded salaries total $554,000 over 4 seasons, 1991 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Lovullo's career ran from 1988 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1988, 1989, 1998, and 1999.
- What was Torey Lovullo's salary?
- Torey Lovullo's last recorded salary was $180,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $180,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1996.
- What position did Torey Lovullo play?
- Torey Lovullo played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Torey Lovullo and how much did he weigh?
- Torey Lovullo was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Torey Lovullo hit each season?
- Torey Lovullo's home runs by season: 1 in 1988, 1 in 1989, 0 in 1991, 6 in 1993, 2 in 1994, 3 in 1996, 0 in 1998, and 2 in 1999. His most in one season was 6, in 1993.
- What was Torey Lovullo's career batting average?
- Torey Lovullo batted .224 over his career, with 165 hits in 737 at bats.
- How many RBI did Torey Lovullo have?
- Torey Lovullo drove in 60 runs in his career.
- Is Torey Lovullo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Torey Lovullo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.