Jorge Toca, baseball player, 1999-2001

Jorge Toca

Born: 1/7/1971 in Remedios, Villa Clara, Cuba

MLB Debut: 1999-09-12 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Jorge Luis Toca

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Biography

Jorge Toca, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001. Primarily serving as a position player, Toca played in a total of 25 games during his time in the league. He made a modest impact at the plate, recording 7 hits with a batting average of .259, alongside 5 runs batted in. While he did not hit any home runs and finished his career with zero stolen bases, Toca's contributions came in an era marked by a blend of the tail end of the steroid era and the transition towards a more competitive playing field. Although Toca's career statistics may not reflect the accomplishments of many of his contemporaries, his journey to the majors underscored the challenging path many players faced during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a part of this dynamic period in baseball history, he exemplified the perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport, and his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's narrative during this time. After his retirement on October 7, 2001, Toca's time in the majors remained a notable chapter in his life, illustrating the dreams and challenges faced by aspiring players in the world of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 27 4 7 1 0 0 5 0 0 11 0.259 0.259 0.296 0.556 0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .259 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1999 NYN NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2000 NYN NL 8 7 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 0.429 — — — — 0.0
2001 NYN NL 13 17 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 1 25 1 0 1
OF 3 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 NYN 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2000 NYN 1B 5 0 9 0 0 0
2000 NYN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2001 NYN 1B 3 1 14 1 0 1
2001 NYN OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 9
Left Field 3