Ricardo Torres
Born: 4/16/1891 in Regla, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 4/17/1960 in Regla, La Habana, Cuba
MLB Debut: 1920-05-18 | Final Game: 1922-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Ricardo J. Torres
Biography
Ricardo Torres was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1920s. He played primarily as a position player from 1920 until his final game on August 15, 1922. Over the course of his brief career, Torres appeared in 22 games, where he recorded 11 hits, achieving a notable batting average of .297. His offensive contributions included 3 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs and did not record any stolen bases.
Torres's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively focused game. Despite the limited number of games he played, his performance reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the time, showcasing the talent that existed beyond the more widely recognized stars of the era. While his time in the majors was short, Torres's batting average indicates he had the potential to contribute effectively at the plate, leaving a modest legacy in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 37 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.297 | 0.333 | 0.324 | 0.658 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WSN | AL | 16 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | WSN | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | WSN | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 10 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | WS1 | C | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | 1B | 7 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | WS1 | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | WS1 | C | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 9 |
| First Base | 7 |