Steve Torrealba
Born: 2/24/1978 in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2001-10-06 | Final Game: 2002-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Steven Alexander Torrealba
Biography
Steve Torrealba, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily during the early 2000s. His Major League Baseball career spanned from October 6, 2001, to September 29, 2002, during which he appeared in 15 games. While his time in the majors was brief, Torrealba contributed to his teams with a total of 2 hits, 1 run batted in (RBI), and a batting average of .105. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his perseverance through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the determination many players exhibited during this competitive era.
Torrealba's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in the sport, including the advent of advanced metrics and an evolving understanding of player development. Although his major league statistics may not reflect the impact he aspired to achieve, his journey through the sport highlights the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in the game. His story serves as a reminder of the deep pool of talent in professional baseball and the diverse paths players take along their careers.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.105 | 0.227 | 0.105 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 13 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 14 | 5 | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ATL | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | C | 12 | 5 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SLN | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,000 | ||