Tony Torcato
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2005)
Tony Torcato was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 4 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .298 with 14 hits and 3 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-07-26
- Last Game
- 2005-04-21
Full name: Anthony Dale Torcato
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 47 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .298 | .346 | .340 | .687 | 0 |
Career AVG .298 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.
Career OBP .346 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .340 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SFN | NL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SFN | NL | 14 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 13 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .556 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 43 | 47 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | .298 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .258 |
| Away | 18 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .375 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-21 | SFG | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-04-20 | SFG | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-19 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-18 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-17 | SFG | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-04-13 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-04-12 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-10 | SFG | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-09 | SFG | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-04-07 | SFG | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Salary History
Tony Torcato's recorded salaries total $620,500 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Torcato's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2003.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $318,500 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | $302,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $620,500 | ||
Tony Torcato: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 26, 2002 and the final game on April 21, 2005, Tony Torcato built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the San Francisco Giants, from 2002 through 2005. Torcato played primarily as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on October 25, 1979, in Woodland, CA, USA, Torcato was listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The given name on file is Anthony Dale Torcato.
Torcato's career batting table shows 43 games, 47 at bats and 14 hits, a .298 average; the totals also include 3 RBI. Reaching base at a .346 clip and slugging .340, Torcato finished with a .687 OPS. Torcato's .298 average ran 12.8% above the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .687 to a league .754, 8.9% below average. Torcato collected a career-high 5 hits in 2004. The best average in the busiest seasons was .273, in 2002.
Most of Torcato's defensive work, 6 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows left field (4). In the outfield, Torcato's fielding totals are 8 putouts, 0 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tony Torcato
- What years did Tony Torcato play?
- Tony Torcato played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005.
- Was Tony Torcato a pitcher?
- No. Tony Torcato was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tony Torcato hit?
- Tony Torcato hit 0 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What teams did Tony Torcato play for?
- Tony Torcato played for one team, the San Francisco Giants (2002–2005).
- What were Tony Torcato's career stats?
- In 43 games, Tony Torcato had 14 hits, 3 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .298 batting average.
- How much did Tony Torcato earn in his career?
- Tony Torcato's recorded salaries total $620,500 over 2 seasons, 2004 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Torcato's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2003.
- What was Tony Torcato's salary?
- Tony Torcato's last recorded salary was $318,500, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $318,500, in 2005, and his lowest was $302,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2005.
- What position did Tony Torcato play?
- Tony Torcato played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tony Torcato and how much did he weigh?
- Tony Torcato was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Tony Torcato's career batting average?
- Tony Torcato batted .298 over his career, with 14 hits in 47 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tony Torcato have?
- Tony Torcato drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Tony Torcato in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tony Torcato has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.