Yorvit Torrealba

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yorvit Torrealba
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 19, 1978(1978-07-19)
Age	46
Country	Venezuela
Birth City	Caracas
Horoscope	Cancer

Yorvit Torrealba Biography

Yorvit Torrealba is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 19, 1978 in Caracas, Venezuela. Yorvit Adolfo Turrealba, a Venezuelan former professional baseball catcher, is [jor’bittore’alba] He was a Major League Baseball (MLB), catcher for the San Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres. He is right-handed and can throw and bat.

Torrealba and pitcher Jesse Foppert were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Randy Winn, outfielder, at the 2005 season’s trading deadline. Torrealba was competing for the chance to become Seattle’s first catcher after a losing season of 93.

Torrealba began the 2007 season for the Rockies platooning with rookie catcher Chris Iannetta. When Iannetta struggled, Torrealba won the starting job. On May 29, 2007, against the St. Louis Cardinals, Torrealba hit a grand slam, the 3rd of his career. He finished the season with a .255 average and 47 RBIs in 396 at-bats and he threw out only 17 percent of potential base-stealers, down from his success in previous seasons. Torrealba had some big hits for the Rockies during late 2007, when the Rockies won 12 of their last 13 to force a one-game playoff against the San Diego Padres, which the Rockies won. Torrealba homered off Jake Peavy in that game. Torrealba also hit a 3-run home run off of former teammate Liván Hernández in Game 3 of the 2007 National League Championship Series. Torrealba led the Rockies to the World Series for the first time ever but lost the series to the Boston Red Sox in a 4-game sweep.

During November 2007, rumors that Torrealba would sign with the Mets intensified. Torrealba and the Mets agreed on a deal for $14.4 million over three years. The deal had seemed to be done, but with the failing of Yorvit’s physical he was never sent to New York. Torrealba would later file a grievance against the Mets. On November 29, 2007, he re-signed with the Rockies.

The Seattle Mariners traded Torrealba for Marcos Carvajal to the Colorado Rockies after signing Kenji Jhjima as their starting catcher. Torrealba was a potential starting catcher for the Rockies. However, he was hurt prior to the 2006 season. Danny Ardoin became the Rockies’ starting catcher. Overtraining caused Torrealba’s shoulder injury.

Yorvit Torrealba Net Worth

Yorvit Torrealba is one of the richest Baseball Player from Venezuela. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yorvit Torrealba 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Torrealba signed as a minor-league free agent with the San Francisco Giants on September 14, 1994. As a September call-up, he made his major league debut on September 5, 2001. After a strong spring, Torrealba was named the Giants’ back-up catcher for 2002. His defensive skills were his greatest strength during Torrealba’s early career, especially his ability to throw out basesrunners. In 2001, he had 136 at-bats and in 2002, he had 200. Torrealba was still the Giants’ backup catcher during the 2002 postseason. However, he did not make any appearances in the Giants’ loss to the Anaheim Angels in the 2002 World Series.

Yorvit had some potential but the Giants traded for A. J. Pierzynski in 2003 to avoid Torrealba becoming a full-time player. When the Giants signed Mike Matheny in 2005, Yorvit continued to be the backup catcher. In fact, he played less games than Pierzynski. Torrealba voiced frustration at his inability to play more often than once before the media, saying that he felt capable of playing every day. Felipe Alou, Torrealba’s manager, discussed publicly the possibility of making Torrealba a utility player in order to give him more playing time. However, that idea never came to fruition.

Through the 2007 season, Torrealba posted a career .251 batting average with 30 home runs and 173 RBIs in 440 games. As a catcher, he compiled a .997 fielding average with only seventeen errors in 2587 chances; Torrealba’s defense has been above average throughout his career. He has thrown out over 32% of all baserunners attempting to steal. His ability to throw out runners was a career low 19.7% in 2007. Due to his impressive postseason play, Torrealba has recently been dubbed “Mr. Rocktober.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Yorvit Torrealba height 5 ft 11 in Yorvit weight 91 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Yorvit Torrealba Dating?

According to our records, Yorvit Torrealba married to Milangela Alvarez. As of December 1, 2023, Yorvit Torrealba’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2011, he batted .273 with 7 home runs. On defense, he was third in the league in errors by a catcher, totalling 9 errors. Torrealba led the Rangers into the postseason until the team lost the 2011 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Facts & Trivia

Yorvit Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Venezuela. Yorvit Torrealba celebrates birthday on July 19 of every year.

Torrealba signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on August 14, 2012 and reported to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Torrealba was added to the 40 man roster and called up to the Blue Jays on August 21. On August 22, Torrealba played first base for the first time in his career.