Yorvit Torrealba

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    • Full name: Yorvit Adolfo Torrealba
    • Born: July 19, 1978
    • Birthplace: Caracas, Venezuela]
    • Uniform Number: 8
    • Bats/Throws: Right/Right
  • Yorvit Torrealba is a catcher for the Colorado Rockies.

    On November 11, 2008, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported that the Rockies were exploring trade options involving Torrealba. Reportedly the Cincinnati Reds are interested in acquiring Torrealba along with Willy Taveras.FOX Sports: Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade (November 11, 2008)

    A native of Venezuela, Torrealba originally signed with the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1994. After seven years as a minor league prospect in ght Giants minor league system, Torrealba made his major league debut on September 5, 2001. He played parts of five seasons with the Giants before being traded with Jesse Foppert to the Seattle Mariners for Randy Winn. Torrealba finished the 2005 season with the Mariners, but was then sent to the Rockies in exchange for Marcos Carvajal. He was the stating catcher for the Rockies 2007 World Series team. MLB.com: Yorvit Torrealba

  • Strengths

    Torrealba is avery good defensive catcher, with a strong arm for throwing out base runners[1].
  • Weaknesses

    Torrealba is a free swinger at the plate, leading to a disproportionate strike out to walk ration. he also struggles when hitting with runners in scoring position[1].
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