Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Luis Torrens

Discover the career path of Luis Torrens, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Luis Torrens is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher currently playing for the New York Mets in MLB. He debuted in MLB in 2017 and has also played for the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, and Chicago Cubs. Torrens is a catcher, a key defensive position in baseball.

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1960: 6th pitching win by a position player

On October 4, 2022, Luis Torrens recorded the 6th pitching win by a position player since 1960. He pitched the top of the 10th inning, giving up one hit and no earned runs against the Detroit Tigers.

July 2, 2012: Signed with the New York Yankees

On July 2, 2012, Luis Torrens signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent.

2013: Professional Debut

In 2013, Luis Torrens made his professional debut for the Gulf Coast League Yankees.

2014: Played for Multiple Teams

In 2014, Luis Torrens played for the Charleston RiverDogs, Gulf Coast Yankees, and Staten Island Yankees.

2016: Return from Injury

In 2016, Luis Torrens returned from his shoulder injury and played in 52 games with Staten Island and Charleston.

2016: Rule 5 Draft and Trade to Padres

In the 2016 Rule 5 draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected Luis Torrens from the Yankees and immediately traded him to the San Diego Padres.

2017: Padres' Opening Day Roster

In 2017, Luis Torrens joined the San Diego Padres' Opening Day roster as a 20-year-old and finished the year with 20 hits in 123 at-bats. He served as back-up to catcher Austin Hedges.

2017: MLB Debut

In 2017, Luis Torrens made his Major League Baseball debut.

2018: Oblique Injury and Option to San Antonio Missions

During spring training in 2018, Luis Torrens battled an oblique injury and was subsequently optioned to the San Antonio Missions of the Double-A Texas League on March 14.

2019: Promotion to Major Leagues

In 2019, Luis Torrens played for the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Texas League and was promoted to the major leagues on September 16.

August 30, 2020: Traded to the Seattle Mariners

On August 30, 2020, Luis Torrens was traded to the Seattle Mariners along with Taylor Trammell, Ty France, and Andrés Muñoz in exchange for Austin Nola, Austin Adams, and Dan Altavilla. He led all major league catchers in passed balls, with six.