Hector Torres Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Hector Torres Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Hector Torres:

Hector Torres (full name: Hector Epitacio (Marroquin) Torres; no nicknames) played shortstop, second baseman and third baseman from 1968 until 1977 for the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. He played for the Astros from 1968 - 1973, Cubs in 1971, Expos in 1972, Padres from 1975 - 1976 and Jays in 1977. Over 9 seasons, he played 622 games, hit 18 home runs, drove in 148 runs, and stole 7 bases. Born on September 16, 1945 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Torres stands 6' 0" and weighs 175 lb. He attended Instituto Laurens (Monterey, MX) high school. His debut was on April 10, 1968 and he played his final game on October 2, 1977. Over his career, Torres made $43,500. Common misspellings of his name include Hector Epitacio (Marroquin) Hector taurres tores Torres.