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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |