Alex Torres
Born: 12/8/1987 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2011-07-18 | Final Game: 2015-07-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Alexander Jesus Torres
Biography
Alex Torres was a talented pitcher whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2011 to 2015. Born in 1987, he made his debut during a period when the game was increasingly defined by power hitting and advanced analytics. Torres was known for his exceptional ability to control the game from the mound, finishing his career with a record of 7-4 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.68. He showcased his talent by striking out 157 batters over the course of his career, reflecting his strikeout capability and effectiveness against opposing hitters.
Despite facing the challenges common in a competitive league, Torres made a notable impact during his time in the majors. He recorded one save, demonstrating his versatility and ability to close out games when needed. His playing style was marked by precision and a strategic approach, which contributed to his success in a league that was rapidly evolving during his tenure. As a pitcher who excelled in an era where pitching depth became increasingly valuable, Alex Torres remains a respected figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 4 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 154.3 | 112 | 46 | 9 | 86 | 157 | 2.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 3.38 | - |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 4 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 32 | 11 | 20 | 62 | 1.71 | - |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 2 | 1 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 46 | 20 | 33 | 51 | 3.33 | - |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.3 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 35 | 3.15 | -1525.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TBR | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYN | NL | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ALDS1 | TBA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TBA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TBA | P | 39 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | SDN | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | NYN | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NYN | NL | $522,900 |
| 2014 | SDN | NL | $509,000 |
| 2013 | TBA | AL | $496,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,528,400 | ||