Lineras Torres Jr. (born October 15, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
| Lenny Torres | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 15, 2000 Poughkeepsie, New York | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
editTorres graduated from Beacon High School in Beacon, New York, where he played baseball.[1][2][3] Between his junior and senior years, USA Baseball chose him for their 18-and-under team.[4] As a senior at Beacon, he pitched to a 0.68 earned run average while striking out 85 batters in 41 innings pitched.[5] He committed to play college baseball at St. John's University.[1][6]
Professional career
editThe Cleveland Indians selected Torres with the 41st selection of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5] Torres signed with the Indians on June 19[7][8] for $1.35 million.[9] He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Indians and spent the whole season there, compiling a 1.76 ERA in six games (five starts).[10] He underwent Tommy John surgery prior to the 2019 season, forcing him to miss the year.[11]
Torres did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season.[12] He spent the 2021 season with the Lynchburg Hillcats, appearing in twenty games (19 starts) and going 2-7 with a 6.29 ERA and 73 strikeouts over 68+2⁄3 innings.[13] On November 6, 2024, he elected free agency.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b Martelli, A.J. (June 4, 2018). "Beacon's Lenny Torres awaiting MLB draft destiny tonight". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2018. (subscription required)
- ^ "MLB Draft preview: Torres, Gray expected to go early; more to watch". Lohud.com. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ "Lenny!". Highlands Current. May 19, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ 7:00 p.m. ET July 10, 2017 (July 10, 2017). "Beacon's Torres advances in USA Baseball national team trials". Lohud.com. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Martelli, A.J. (June 4, 2018). "Beacon's Torres, Cleveland Indians' 1st-round pick, ready for baseball career". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2018. (subscription required)
- ^ "ALL-USA Watch: MLB prospects Brandon Neeck and Lenny Torres have a lot on the line | USA TODAY High School Sports". Usatodayhss.com. March 29, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians sign RHP Lenny Torres Jr., their third choice in the June draft". cleveland.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Lenny Torres Jr. reaches MLB with Dad's experience as a guide". Poughkeepsiejournal.com. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ "MLB Draft Tracker". MLB.com.
- ^ "Lenny Torres Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- ^ "Cleveland Indians prospect Lenny Torres has Tommy John surgery; Triston McKenzie throwing". May 15, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com.
- ^ "Shane Bieber helps save RubberDucks and 3 other things about the Cleveland Indians". Cleveland. September 19, 2021.
- ^ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference (Minors)