| Carlos Torres | |
|---|---|
 Torres with the New York Mets in 2013 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1982-10-22)October 22, 1982 (age 43) Santa Cruz, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 22, 2009, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| NPB: April 20, 2011, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: June 16, 2019, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| NPB: August 11, 2011, for the Yomiuri Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 30–31 |
| Earned run average | 4.09 |
| Strikeouts | 447 |
| NPB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 6.26 |
| Strikeouts | 19 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Carlos Ephriam Torres (born October 22, 1982) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theChicago White Sox,Colorado Rockies,New York Mets,Milwaukee Brewers,Washington Nationals, andDetroit Tigers, and inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theYomiuri Giants.
Carlos Torres was born inSanta Cruz, California after his father, Jose, emigrated fromZacatecas, Mexico.[1] As a child, Torres moved from house to house inSanta Cruz County's "south county" agricultural region where his father looked for work to support his five children.[2] Before focusing on baseball, Torres lettered in four sports (baseball,football,basketball andtrack and field) atAptos High School, graduating in 2000.[2][3] His father encouraged his playing sports in order to keep him active and out of trouble.[1][4]
Torres first began his collegiate career atAllan Hancock College then moved up north toSan Jose City College before transferring toSan Jose State University, pitching in 20 games, (starting seven) in 2003. He ultimately transferred toKansas State University in 2004, pitching in 16 games, (15 starts), compiling an ERA of 4.12.
Torres was drafted in the 15th round, 449th overall, in the2004 MLB Draft by theChicago White Sox and signed for $1,000.[5] He worked his way up through the White Sox minor league system, before making his Major League debut on July 22, 2009, against theTampa Bay Rays.[6] Prior to his call-up Torres had posted an 8–4 record with a 2.20 ERA with the White Sox' Triple-A affiliate, theCharlotte Knights. Scheduled starterJohn Danks had a blister on his index finger.[7] Torres pitched six strong innings, giving up three runs on two homers and striking out three to record aquality start.[8] On September 3, Torres picked up his first major league victory by defeatingRyan Dempster and theChicago Cubs 5–0 in a make-up game atWrigley Field.[9] He was released on October 26, 2010.
On November 16, 2010, Torres signed with theYomiuri Giants ofNippon Professional Baseball.[5] At the beginning of the season, Torres was expected to compete for a place in the starting rotation.[10] He earned his firstNippon Professional Baseball win on July 28, 2011, against theYokohama BayStars.[11] He became a free agent following the season.
On January 11, 2012, Torres signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.[12] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on May 4. On August 12, 2012, Torres got his first career base hit, an RBI single offGeorge Kontos of theSan Francisco Giants.[13] He was sent outright off the major league roster and he subsequently elected free agency on November 2.
On November 15, 2012, Torres signed a minor league contract with theNew York Mets[14] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on June 16, 2013. 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.[15]
For the 2015 season, Torres appeared in 59 games, while compiling a record of 5–6, 4.68 ERA, 48 K's and 1.37 WHIP in 57.2 IP.
On January 22, 2016, Torres was designated for assignment by the Mets.[16] On January 30, the Mets placed Torres on waivers.[17] Torres cleared waivers on the next day and elected free agency.[18]
On February 19, 2016, Torres signed a minor league contract with theAtlanta Braves.[19] He was released on March 31, 2016.[20]
On April 2, 2016, Torres signed a one-year major league deal with theMilwaukee Brewers. He was outrighted to AAA and elected free agency on November 2, 2017.
On February 22, 2018, Torres signed a minor league contract with theCleveland Indians.[21] The deal included an invitation to the Indians' major league spring training camp. Torres was released by the Indians on March 24, 2018.
On March 30, 2018, Torres signed a minor league deal with theWashington Nationals, who assigned him to theSyracuse Chiefs in the Class AAAInternational League.[22] He appeared in four games for the Chiefs, pitching five scoreless innings.[22] On April 20, 2018, the Nationals selected his contract from Syracuse and placed him on their 25-man roster.[23] He appeared in 10 games for the Nationals, pitching to a 6.52 ERA over 92⁄3 innings.[22] The Nationals designated him for assignment on May 23, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-ASyracuse Chiefs on May 25.[24] He declared free agency on October 2, 2018.[25]
On January 24, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with theSan Diego Padres that included an invitation tospring training.[26] On May 16, 2019, he opted out of his contract and became a free agent.[27]
On May 26, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with theDetroit Tigers.[28] On June 8, 2019, Torres was recalled by the Tigers.[29] He was designated for assignment on June 22 after recording a 7.50 ERA in four appearances.[30] Torres later elected free agency on June 24.
On June 26, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with theMinnesota Twins.[31] He was subsequently assigned to the Triple–ARochester Red Wings. On July 24, the Twins selected Torres' contract, adding him to their active roster.[32] He did not make an appearance for Minnesota, and was designated for assignment on July 28.[33] Torres cleared waivers and was sent outright to Rochester on July 30, but rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[34]
On August 11, 2019, Torres signed a minor league contract with theSan Francisco Giants.[35] In 4 games (3 starts) for the Triple–ASacramento River Cats, he struggled to a 9.64 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 14 innings pitched. Torres was released by the Giants organization on August 27.[36]
On February 26, 2020, Torres signed with theToros de Tijuana of theMexican League. In 2020, he did not play a game because of the cancellation of the Mexican League season due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[37]After the 2020 season, he played forTomateros de Culiacán of theMexican Pacific League(LVMP). He also played for Mexico in the2021 Caribbean Series.
Torres made 16 appearances for Tijuana in 2021, compiling a 1–0 record and 1.71 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 21 innings of relief.
On December 9, 2022, Torres retired from professional baseball.[38]
