| Carlos Torres | |
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| Colorado Rockies | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 22, 1982 Santa Cruz, California |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| July 22, 2009 for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Career statistics (through 2010) |
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| Win-Loss | 1-3 |
| Earned run average | 6.86 |
| Strikeouts | 35 |
| Teams | |
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Carlos Torres (born October 22, 1982, in Santa Cruz, California) is an American professional baseball pitcher who plays for Colorado Rockies.
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Torres first began his collegiate career at San Jose State University, pitching in 20 games, (starting seven) in 2003. He transferred to Kansas 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 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 .[1] 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.
The Yomiuri Giants signed Torres to a contact on November 9, 2010.[2] After the season, the Giants opted not to exercise his option for 2012.
On December 20, 2011, Torres signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies.