About Ricardo Torres
Lived 1891 – 1960 (aged 69). Ricardo Torres was a Cuban baseball player.
Ricardo J. Torres Martinez (April 16, 1891 – April 17, 1960) was a Cuban professional baseball catcher and first baseman in the Cuban League, Negro league baseball, and Major League Baseball (MLB).
In 22 games over three major league seasons, Torres posted a .297 batting average (11-for-37) with nine runs and three runs batted in. He recorded a .983 fielding percentage playing nine games at catcher and seven games at first base.
Torres was the father of Gil Torres.
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Who was Ricardo Torres?
Cuban baseball player (1891-1960)
When was Ricardo Torres born?
Ricardo Torres was born on 16 April 1891 in Regla.
When did Ricardo Torres die?
Ricardo Torres died on 17 April 1960 in Regla.
What was Ricardo Torres's occupation?
Ricardo Torres was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ricardo Torres?
Ricardo Torres was Cuban.
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· DBpedia: Ricardo Torres (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricardo Torres. https://biography.guide/ricardo-torres-baseball-player/
MLA: "Ricardo Torres." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ricardo-torres-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Ricardo Torres." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ricardo-torres-baseball-player/.
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