Carlos Torres (baseball)

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Carlos Torres
Carlos Torres on September 27, 2013.jpg
Torres with the New York Mets
New York Mets – No. 72
Pitcher
Born: (1982-10-22) October 22, 1982 (age 32)
Santa Cruz, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 22, 2009 for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record 23–24
Earned run average 4.26
Holds 27
Strikeouts 296
Teams

Carlos Ephriam Torres (born October 22, 1982) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played for the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies in MLB and for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).

Early life[edit]

Carlos Torres was born in Santa Cruz, California after his father, Jose, emigrated from Zacatecas, Mexico.[1] As a child, Torres moved from house to house in Santa Cruz County's "south county" agricultural region where his father looked for work to support his five children.[2] Before focusing on baseball, Torres played several sports including soccer, football, basketball and track and field.[2][3] His father encouraged his playing sports in order to keep him active and out of trouble.[1][4]

Career[edit]

College[edit]

Torres first began his collegiate career at Allan Hancock College then moved up north to San Jose City College before transferring to San Jose State University, pitching in 20 games, (starting seven) in 2003. He ultimately transferred to Kansas State University in 2004, pitching in 16 games, (15 starts), compiling an ERA of 4.12.

Chicago White Sox[edit]

Torres was drafted in the 15th round, 449th overall, in the 2004 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He worked his way up through the White Sox minor league system, before making his Major League debut on July 22, 2009 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays .[5] Prior to his call-up Torres had posted an 8-4 record with a 2.20 ERA with the White Sox' Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights. Making the start originally pencilled in for John Danks, who had a blister problem on his index finger, Torres pitched six strong innings, giving up three runs on two homers and striking out three to record a quality start. On September 3, Torres picked up his first major league victory by defeating Ryan Dempster and the Chicago Cubs 5-0 in a make-up game at Wrigley Field.

Yomiuri Giants[edit]

The Yomiuri Giants signed Torres to a contract on November 9, 2010.[6] After the season, the Giants opted not to exercise his option for 2012.

Colorado Rockies[edit]

On December 20, 2011, Torres signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. On August 12, 2012, Torres got his first career base hit, an RBI single off George Kontos of the San Francisco Giants.

New York Mets[edit]

Torres warming up in the bullpen

Torres signed with the New York Mets before the 2013 season. In 33 games for the team, Torres compiled 86.1 IP, 4-6, 3.44 ERA, 75 K's, and 1.12 WHIP. During the 2014 season, Torres appeared in a career-high 73 games, while compiling a record of 8-6, 3.06 ERA, 96 K's and 1.31 WHIP in 97.0 IP.[7][8]

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