Jeff Torborg
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1964-1973)
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 1/19/2025 in Westfield, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1964-05-10
- Last Game
- 1973-09-29
Full name: Jeffrey Allen Torborg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 574 | 1,391 | 78 | 297 | 42 | 3 | 8 | 101 | 3 | 103 | 189 | .214 | .268 | .265 | .533 | -4,507 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career SLG .265 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .682 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | NL | 28 | 43 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1965 | LAN | NL | 56 | 150 | 8 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 26 | .240 | .245 (-2%) | .310 (-7%) | .371 (-7%) | .682 (-7%) | -164.7 |
| 1966 | LAN | NL | 46 | 120 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 23 | .225 | .248 (-9%) | .309 (-10%) | .376 (-27%) | .685 (-19%) | -355.6 |
| 1967 | LAN | NL | 76 | 196 | 11 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 13 | 31 | .214 | .242 (-12%) | .306 (-13%) | .357 (-23%) | .663 (-19%) | -532.6 |
| 1968 | LAN | NL | 37 | 93 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | .161 | .236 (-32%) | .298 (-29%) | .340 (-46%) | .638 (-38%) | -497.8 |
| 1969 | LAN | NL | 51 | 124 | 7 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | .185 | .248 (-25%) | .320 (-25%) | .369 (-41%) | .689 (-34%) | -631.4 |
| 1970 | LAN | NL | 64 | 134 | 11 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 15 | .231 | .253 (-9%) | .325 (-8%) | .385 (-19%) | .711 (-14%) | -296.5 |
| 1971 | CAL | AL | 55 | 123 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .203 | .249 (-18%) | .316 (-30%) | .365 (-33%) | .682 (-32%) | -619.2 |
| 1972 | CAL | AL | 59 | 153 | 5 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 21 | .209 | .243 (-14%) | .310 (-10%) | .353 (-35%) | .664 (-23%) | -489.2 |
| 1973 | CAL | AL | 102 | 255 | 20 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 32 | .220 | .256 (-15%) | .325 (-14%) | .378 (-32%) | .703 (-24%) | -920.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 574 | 1,391 | 78 | 297 | 42 | 3 | 8 | 101 | 3 | 103 | 189 | .214 | — | — | — | — | -4,507 | ||
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 (574 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 287 | 688 | 32 | 143 | 2 | 44 | .208 |
| Away | 287 | 703 | 45 | 154 | 6 | 57 | .219 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-09-29 | LAA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-28 | LAA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-27 | LAA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-26 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-25 | LAA | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-24 | LAA | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1973-09-23 | LAA | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-17 | LAA | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973-09-16 | LAA | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973-09-15 | LAA | KCR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 559 | 449 | 2998 | 214 | 32 | 31 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | LAN | C | 27 | 12 | 80 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | LAN | C | 53 | 42 | 300 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1966 | LAN | C | 45 | 37 | 269 | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| 1967 | LAN | C | 75 | 63 | 413 | 30 | 5 | 3 |
| 1968 | LAN | C | 37 | 31 | 206 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | LAN | C | 50 | 39 | 251 | 26 | 1 | 5 |
| 1970 | LAN | C | 63 | 39 | 275 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| 1971 | CAL | C | 49 | 37 | 208 | 17 | 3 | 9 |
| 1972 | CAL | C | 58 | 54 | 383 | 28 | 1 | 5 |
| 1973 | CAL | C | 102 | 95 | 613 | 37 | 6 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 559 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1961, 1962, 1963 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jeff Torborg (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Torborg
- What years did Jeff Torborg play?
- Jeff Torborg played in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1973.
- Was Jeff Torborg a pitcher?
- No. Jeff Torborg was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Jeff Torborg hit?
- Jeff Torborg hit 8 career home runs with 297 hits.