Andres Torres
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2013)
Andres Torres was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2013 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 12 seasons. In 650 career games, he hit .242 with 462 hits, 32 home runs, and 174 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-07
- Last Game
- 2013-08-21
Full name: Andres Yungo Torres
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 1,910 | 277 | 462 | 113 | 29 | 32 | 174 | 77 | 205 | 476 | .242 | .317 | .382 | .699 | -818 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .382 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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 | DET | AL | 19 | 70 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16 | .200 | .261 (-23%) | .331 (-20%) | .416 (-42%) | .747 (-32%) | -378.3 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 59 | 168 | 23 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 35 | .220 | .264 (-17%) | .332 (-21%) | .422 (-29%) | .754 (-26%) | -737.3 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TEX | AL | 8 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | 75 | 152 | 30 | 41 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 45 | .270 | .262 (+3%) | .332 (+3%) | .417 (+28%) | .750 (+17%) | 413.8 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | 139 | 507 | 84 | 136 | 43 | 8 | 16 | 63 | 26 | 56 | 128 | .268 | .257 (+4%) | .325 (+5%) | .402 (+19%) | .728 (+13%) | 1246.8 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 112 | 348 | 50 | 77 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 42 | 95 | .221 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (-3%) | .399 (-17%) | .719 (-11%) | -513.6 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | 132 | 374 | 47 | 86 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 52 | 90 | .230 | .254 (-10%) | .318 (+3%) | .405 (-17%) | .724 (-8%) | -404.5 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | 103 | 272 | 33 | 68 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 22 | 61 | .250 | .253 (-1%) | .317 (-5%) | .396 (-14%) | .714 (-10%) | -444.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 650 | 1,910 | 277 | 462 | 113 | 29 | 32 | 174 | 77 | 205 | 476 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -818 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (650 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 321 | 940 | 138 | 246 | 16 | 89 | .262 |
| Away | 329 | 970 | 139 | 216 | 16 | 85 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-21 | SFG | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-20 | SFG | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-19 | SFG | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-18 | SFG | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-17 | SFG | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-15 | SFG | WAS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-14 | SFG | WAS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-13 | SFG | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-10 | SFG | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-09 | SFG | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | OF | 19 | 18 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | DET | OF | 50 | 39 | 102 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TEX | OF | 5 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | OF | 69 | 33 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | SFN | OF | 133 | 124 | 314 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | SFN | OF | 109 | 78 | 204 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | NYN | OF | 124 | 101 | 261 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | SFN | OF | 85 | 64 | 152 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 128 |
| Center Field | 441 |
| Right Field | 72 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2012 | NYN | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $2,200,000 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | $426,000 |
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,226,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade College - Wolfson Campus | Miami | FL | 1997 |
| Miami-Dade College | Miami | FL | 1998 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Andres Torres (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Andres Torres: the record in brief
Andres Torres played a first major league game on April 7, 2002 and a last one on August 21, 2013. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (2002 to 2004), the Texas Rangers (2005), the San Francisco Giants (2009 to 2013), and the New York Mets (2012). At 195 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Torres is listed as an outfielder. Torres batted from both sides and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 26, 1978, in Paterson, NJ, USA. Torres's full given name, per the bio, is Andres Yungo Torres.
Torres collected 462 hits in 1,910 at bats across 650 games, good for a .242 batting average; the totals also include 32 homers, 174 runs batted in, and 77 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .317 and the slugging percentage .382, for an OPS of .699. Measured against the leagues Torres played in, the .242 career average compares with a .260 league average over the same seasons, 6.9% below the league. 2010 was Torres's biggest home run year, with 16. The hits column peaks at 136, in 2010. 2010 brought a season-best 26 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andres Torres
- What years did Andres Torres play?
- Andres Torres played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2013.
- Was Andres Torres a pitcher?
- No. Andres Torres was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Andres Torres hit?
- Andres Torres hit 32 career home runs with 462 hits.
- What was Andres Torres's career batting average?
- Andres Torres batted .242 over his career, with 462 hits in 1,910 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andres Torres have?
- Andres Torres drove in 174 runs in his career.
- Is Andres Torres in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andres Torres has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.