In 1882, he led the National League's second basemen with 297 assists and a range factor of 6.73.

He led the AL's second basemen in putouts and assists, but made a league-leading 22 errors at second base.

Adapting to a new defensive position proved to be a challenge as Torre led the league's third basemen with 21 errors.

He also led the league's second basemen in 1944 with 125 double plays.

He twice led the league's third basemen in fielding.

He also led the league's third basemen with 20 errors in 1928.

A good fielder, he switched to second base in 1982 and led the league's second basemen in fielding percentage that year.

He continued to play well defensively, leading the league's second basemen in fielding percentage in 1904 and 1905.

That year, he led the league's second basemen in fielding percentage but again failed to reach the Mendoza Line.

He also led the league's first basemen in putouts and double plays and was selected to the Eastern League all-star team.