Pablo Torrealba
Born: 4/28/1948 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 1975-04-09 | Final Game: 1979-04-12
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 173 lbs
Full name: Pablo Arnoldo Torrealba
Biography
Pablo Torrealba was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1979. Born in 1948, Torrealba made his mark in a competitive era for pitchers, showcasing his skills primarily within the Major League Baseball landscape. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 6-13, demonstrating his tenacity on the mound despite experiencing challenges in securing wins. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.27, indicating his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Torrealba also recorded 113 strikeouts and achieved five saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Torrealba's pitching style was characterized by a blend of precision and durability, which allowed him to be a reliable option in the bullpen and rotation during his time in the league. His contributions came during a period that saw significant changes in baseball, as teams began to place greater emphasis on specialized roles within pitching staffs. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Torrealba's performance and resilience on the mound earned him respect among his peers and left a lasting impression on the teams he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 13 | 111 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 239.3 | 275 | 87 | 12 | 104 | 113 | 3.27 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.35 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53.0 | 67 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 3.57 | 953.4 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 4 | 6 | 41 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 116.7 | 127 | 34 | 38 | 51 | 2.62 | 1639.8 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 2 | 4 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 57.3 | 69 | 30 | 39 | 23 | 4.71 | - |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.59 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 111 | 13 | 15 | 47 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | ATL | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1977 | OAK | P | 41 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 1978 | CHA | P | 25 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 111 |