Kelvin Torve
Born: 1/10/1960 in Rapid City, SD, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-06-25 | Final Game: 1991-07-24
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Kelvin Curtis Torve
Biography
Kelvin Torve was a professional baseball player born in 1960 who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Torve made a brief but memorable impact in the league, participating in 42 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs, finishing with a batting average of .226. His playing style was characterized by a solid approach at the plate, although he did not register any stolen bases during his time in the majors.
Torve's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the tail end of the 1980s to the early 1990s. He played for teams that were navigating the complexities of a changing league landscape, particularly as the sport began to evolve in terms of player fitness and offensive strategies. While his career may not have been lengthy or filled with standout statistics, Torveโs contributions to his teams and his presence on the field remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 62 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0.226 | 0.304 | 0.339 | 0.643 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MIN | AL | 12 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYN | NL | 20 | 38 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.289 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYN | NL | 10 | 8 | 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 | 14 | 9 | 79 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | MIN | 1B | 4 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYN | 1B | 9 | 7 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1990 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 1979, 1980, 1981 |