Hector Torres
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1977)
Hector Torres was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1977 for 5 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 10 seasons. In 622 career games, he hit .216 with 375 hits, 18 home runs, and 115 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-04-10
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Hector Epitacio Torres
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 | 1,738 | 148 | 375 | 46 | 7 | 18 | 115 | 7 | 104 | 229 | .216 | .260 | .281 | .542 | -5,561 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OBP .260 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Career SLG .281 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.
Career OPS .542 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 128 | 466 | 44 | 104 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 18 | 64 | .223 | .236 (-6%) | .298 (-16%) | .340 (-24%) | .638 (-20%) | -1359.4 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 34 | 69 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .159 | .248 (-36%) | .320 (-43%) | .369 (-41%) | .689 (-42%) | -450.5 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 31 | 65 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .246 | .253 (-3%) | .325 (-5%) | .385 (-16%) | .711 (-11%) | -114.1 |
| 1971 | CHN | NL | 31 | 58 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .224 | .249 (-10%) | .316 (-13%) | .365 (-24%) | .682 (-19%) | -169.8 |
| 1972 | MON | NL | 83 | 181 | 14 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 26 | .155 | .243 (-37%) | .310 (-31%) | .353 (-38%) | .664 (-34%) | -924.7 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 38 | 66 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 13 | .091 | .256 (-65%) | .325 (-42%) | .378 (-72%) | .703 (-58%) | -587.8 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 112 | 352 | 31 | 91 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 2 | 22 | 32 | .259 | .257 (avg) | .327 (-9%) | .374 (-10%) | .701 (-10%) | -599.5 |
| 1976 | SDN | NL | 74 | 215 | 8 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 31 | .195 | .255 (-24%) | .320 (-21%) | .360 (-23%) | .681 (-22%) | -703.9 |
| 1977 | TOR | AL | 91 | 266 | 33 | 64 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 33 | .241 | .264 (-9%) | .329 (-14%) | .401 (-14%) | .730 (-14%) | -651.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 622 | 1,738 | 148 | 375 | 46 | 7 | 18 | 115 | 7 | 104 | 229 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -5,561 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | MON | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 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 (623 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 301 | 831 | 73 | 171 | 10 | 60 | .206 |
| Away | 321 | 907 | 75 | 204 | 8 | 55 | .225 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | TOR | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-02 | TOR | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-27 | TOR | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-25 | TOR | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-09-23 | TOR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-22 | TOR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-20 | TOR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-19 | TOR | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-17 | TOR | CLE | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-14 | TOR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-08-17 | WSN | HOU | — | 0.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 126 | 83 | 199 | 272 | 16 | 54 |
| 3B | 49 | 15 | 13 | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 433 | 357 | 511 | 1204 | 67 | 190 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | HOU | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | HOU | SS | 127 | 119 | 159 | 391 | 24 | 55 |
| 1969 | HOU | SS | 22 | 14 | 30 | 38 | 4 | 7 |
| 1970 | HOU | 2B | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1970 | HOU | SS | 22 | 15 | 26 | 45 | 4 | 7 |
| 1971 | CHN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | CHN | SS | 18 | 11 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 6 |
| 1972 | MON | 2B | 60 | 41 | 86 | 132 | 8 | 28 |
| 1972 | MON | 3B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | MON | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MON | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MON | SS | 16 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| 1973 | HOU | 2B | 13 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| 1973 | HOU | SS | 22 | 15 | 18 | 62 | 4 | 7 |
| 1975 | SDN | 2B | 16 | 11 | 24 | 36 | 1 | 10 |
| 1975 | SDN | 3B | 42 | 14 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | SDN | SS | 75 | 65 | 97 | 272 | 11 | 45 |
| 1976 | SDN | 2B | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SDN | SS | 63 | 55 | 64 | 160 | 12 | 29 |
| 1977 | TOR | 2B | 23 | 22 | 61 | 75 | 5 | 9 |
| 1977 | TOR | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | TOR | SS | 68 | 55 | 82 | 165 | 5 | 29 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 126 |
| Third Base | 48 |
| Shortstop | 434 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Hector Torres: the record in brief
The profile opens with Hector Torres's first major league game on April 10, 1968; the last one listed came on October 2, 1977. By club, Torres's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1968 to 1973), the Chicago Cubs (1971), the Montreal Expos (1972), the San Diego Padres (1975 through 1976), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977). The bio lists Torres as a shortstop who threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'0" and 175 pounds. The birth record reads September 16, 1945, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Torres's full given name, per the bio, is Hector Epitacio Torres.
The batting record for Torres: 622 games, 375 hits in 1,738 at bats, and a .216 average, adding 18 home runs and 115 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .260 clip and slugging .281, Torres finished with a .542 OPS. Over the seasons Torres played, league hitters batted .252; the .216 career figure is 14.5% below that. The hits column peaks at 104, in 1968.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hector Torres
- What years did Hector Torres play?
- Hector Torres played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1977.
- Was Hector Torres a pitcher?
- No. Hector Torres was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Hector Torres hit?
- Hector Torres hit 18 career home runs with 375 hits.
- What teams did Hector Torres play for?
- Hector Torres played for 5 teams: the Houston Astros (1968–1970, 1973), the Chicago Cubs (1971), the Montreal Expos (1972), the San Diego Padres (1975–1976), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1977).
- What were Hector Torres's career stats?
- In 622 games, Hector Torres had 375 hits, 18 home runs, 115 RBI, 148 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- What position did Hector Torres play?
- Hector Torres played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hector Torres and how much did he weigh?
- Hector Torres was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hector Torres hit each season?
- Hector Torres's home runs by season: 1 in 1968, 1 in 1969, 0 in 1970, 0 in 1971, 2 in 1972, 0 in 1973, 5 in 1975, 4 in 1976, and 5 in 1977. His most in one season was 5, in 1975 and 1977.
- What was Hector Torres's career batting average?
- Hector Torres batted .216 over his career, with 375 hits in 1,738 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hector Torres have?
- Hector Torres drove in 115 runs in his career.
- What was Hector Torres's career ERA?
- Hector Torres finished with a 27.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Hector Torres in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hector Torres has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.