Mike Torrez, baseball player, 1967-1984

Mike Torrez

Born: 8/28/1946 in Topeka, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-10 | Final Game: 1984-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Michael Augustine Torrez

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Biography

Mike Torrez, born in 1946, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a successful career spanning from 1967 to 1984. Over his 17-year tenure in Major League Baseball, Torrez compiled a record of 185 wins and 160 losses, showcasing his durability and consistency on the mound. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96 and recorded a total of 1,404 strikeouts, solidifying his reputation as a reliable strikeout artist. Notably, Torrez did not record any saves during his career, which primarily featured him as a starting pitcher. Torrez played in an era characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars, contributing to a dynamic landscape in baseball. Known for his competitive spirit and ability to perform in high-pressure situations, he became a valuable asset to several teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox. His commitment to the game and prowess on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he represented, making him a respected figure in the history of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
185 160 494 458 117 15 0 3044.0 3043 1340 223 1371 1404 3.96 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1967 STL NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 5.7 5 2 1 5 3.18 -
1968 STL NL 2 1 5 2 0 0 0 19.3 20 6 12 6 2.79 -
1969 STL NL 10 4 24 15 3 0 0 107.7 96 43 62 61 3.59 -
1970 STL NL 8 10 30 28 5 1 0 179.3 168 84 103 100 4.22 -
1971 WSN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.0 4 0 1 2 0.00 -
1971 STL NL 1 2 9 6 0 0 0 36.0 41 24 30 8 6.00 -
1972 WSN NL 16 12 34 33 13 0 0 243.3 215 90 103 112 3.33 -
1973 WSN NL 9 12 35 34 3 1 0 208.0 207 103 115 90 4.46 -
1974 WSN NL 15 8 32 30 6 1 0 186.3 184 74 84 92 3.57 -
1975 BAL AL 20 9 36 36 16 2 0 270.7 238 92 133 119 3.06 -1765.1
1976 OAK AL 16 12 39 39 13 4 0 266.3 231 74 87 115 2.50 -242.7
1977 NYY AL 14 12 31 31 15 2 0 217.0 212 92 75 90 3.82 -
1977 OAK AL 3 1 4 4 2 0 0 26.3 23 13 11 12 4.44 -447.6
1978 BOS AL 16 13 36 36 15 2 0 250.0 272 110 99 120 3.96 -984.9
1979 BOS AL 16 13 36 36 12 1 0 252.3 254 126 121 125 4.49 -1777.0
1980 BOS AL 9 16 36 32 6 1 0 207.3 256 117 75 97 5.08 -1097.9
1981 BOS AL 10 3 22 22 2 0 0 127.3 130 52 51 54 3.68 -1277.6
1982 BOS AL 9 9 31 31 1 0 0 175.7 196 102 74 84 5.23 -3383.6
1983 NYN NL 10 17 39 34 5 0 0 222.3 227 108 113 94 4.37 -2969.4
1984 NYN NL 1 5 9 8 0 0 0 37.7 55 21 18 16 5.02 -698.4
1984 OAK AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 9 7 3 2 27.00 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
499 412 24 64 8 1 0 15 1 10 131 0.155 0.179 0.180 0.359 -2779.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1967 STL NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.0
1968 STL NL 5 7 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.286 0.0
1969 STL NL 24 41 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.073 0.0
1970 STL NL 30 63 4 17 2 1 0 5 0 0 18 0.270 -155.8
1971 WSN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1971 STL NL 9 7 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.143 0.0
1972 WSN NL 34 85 6 15 2 0 0 2 0 2 30 0.176 -546.6
1973 WSN NL 36 69 4 12 1 0 0 0 0 1 20 0.174 -538.4
1974 WSN NL 36 64 4 8 1 0 0 3 1 2 25 0.125 -609.1
1975 BAL AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1976 OAK AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1977 NYY AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1977 OAK AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1978 BOS AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1979 BOS AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1980 BOS AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1981 BOS AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1982 BOS AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1983 NYN NL 39 65 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 20 0.046 -929.1
1984 NYN NL 9 10 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.300 0.0
1984 OAK AL 2 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
4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1977 WS NYA 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000
1977 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 4 3 0 29.0 27 10 10 20 3.10

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1977 ALCS NYA 0 1 2 1 0 11.0 11 5 5 5 4.09
1977 WS NYA 2 0 2 2 0 18.0 16 5 5 15 2.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 494 458 223 472 41 38

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1967 SLN P 3 1 0 0 0 0
1968 SLN P 5 2 2 4 1 0
1969 SLN P 24 15 11 17 0 2
1970 SLN P 30 28 7 27 1 2
1971 MON P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1971 SLN P 9 6 4 7 1 0
1972 MON P 34 33 15 48 1 2
1973 MON P 35 34 13 41 2 1
1974 MON P 32 30 19 48 2 4
1975 BAL P 36 36 19 46 5 3
1976 OAK P 39 39 19 37 6 4
1977 NYA P 31 31 14 26 3 2
1977 OAK P 4 4 3 3 0 0
1978 BOS P 36 36 12 29 2 3
1979 BOS P 36 36 19 35 4 3
1980 BOS P 36 32 20 36 6 4
1981 BOS P 22 22 12 13 3 2
1982 BOS P 31 31 12 14 1 0
1983 NYN P 39 34 20 33 2 4
1984 NYN P 9 8 2 6 1 2
1984 OAK P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 494

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1975 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 12.0 336 0