Devon Torrence Explained

Devon Torrence
Team:Free agent
Position:Outfielder
Birth Date:8 May 1989
Birth Place:Canton, Ohio
Bats:Switch
Throws:Right
Devon Torrence
Position:Cornerback
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:190
College:Ohio State
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:

Devon M. Torrence (born May 8, 1989) is a professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He also played American and Canadian football as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Torrence signed with Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets and the Montreal Alouettes. He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

Torrence attended Canton South High School in Canton, Ohio.[1] Torrence was selected to the first-team all-conference in his last three years of high school. Torrence also played wide receiver, safety and running back during high school.

College career

Torrence played football at Ohio State. In all 4 years in Ohio State, he finished with 99 tackles, 4 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, one sack.[2]

In his freshman year, on September 8, 2007, he played at Wide receiver in which he had one reception for no yards against Akron as Ohio State wins 20-2.[3]

In his sophomore year, on October 18, 2008, he recorded one tackle and a forced fumble against Michigan State as Ohio State wins 45-7.[4]

In his junior year, on September 5, 2009, he recorded 2 tackles in the season opener against Navy as Ohio State wins 31-27.[5] On September 12, 2009, he recorded 8 tackles and one sack against No. 3 USC but Ohio State loss 18-15.[6] On September 19, 2009, he recorded one tackle against Toledo in a shutout victory 38-0.[7] On September 26, 2009, he recorded 3 tackles against Illinois as Ohio State won the game 30-0.[8] On October 3, 2009, he recorded a tackle and a forced fumble against Indiana as Ohio State wins 33-14.[9]

In his senior year, on September 11, 2010, he recorded 8 tackles and a pass deflection against Miami (FL) and Ohio State won 36-24.[10] On September 18, 2010, he recorded 1 tackle and 2 pass deflections against Ohio as Ohio State wins 43-7.[11] On September 25, 2010, he just recorded 2 tackles against Eastern Michigan as Ohio State wins 73-20.[12] On October 2, 2010, he recorded 3 tackles against Illinois and Ohio State wins 24-13.[13] On October 9, 2010, he recorded one tackle, an interception and 2 passes defended against Indiana as Ohio State wins 38-10.[14] On October 16, 2010, he recorded 6 tackles and passes defended against No. 18 ranked Wisconsin but Ohio State loss 31-18.[15]

Baseball career

Houston Astros

Torrence was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round of the 2007 MLB June Amateur Draft.[16] Torrence played two seasons as an Outfielder for the Greeneville Astros a minor league baseball team of the Appalachian League and Rookie-level affiliate of the Houston Astros. In two seasons with the Greenville Astros, he played in 64 games in which he had 5 runs batted in, a batting average of .150, 7 stolen bases and a slugging percentage of .170.

Kansas City Royals

On February 16, 2014, he signed with the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.[17] On June 15, 2014, Torrence was assigned to the Royals's Double A Affiliate the Idaho Falls Chukars. On June 28, Torrence was released.[18]

Florence Freedom

In July 2014, Torrence signed with the Florence Freedom of the independent Frontier League, but only appeared in two games for the team.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On April 9, 2019, Torrence signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. He re-signed with the team on March 6, 2020, but the season was later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On February 20, 2021, Torrence re-signed with the Barnstormers for the 2021 season. On March 29, 2022, Torrence re-signed for the 2022 season. In 48 games for Lancaster, Torrence slumped to a .198/.375/.245 line with no home runs and 7 RBI. He was released by the team on August 4.[19]

Charleston Dirty Birds

On August 5, 2022, Torrence signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] He became a free agent following the season.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

On July 28, 2011, Torrence signed with Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.[21] [22] He played all four preseason games and recorded two tackles on defense and two on Special teams. On September 2, 2011, Torrence was waived before the 2011 season.[23]

Cinncianti Bengals

On December 19, 2011, Torrence signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to the practice squad.[24] On January 2, 2012, he was waived.[25]

New York Jets

On August 1, 2012 Torrence signed with New York Jets.[26] On August 14, 2012, he was released.[27]

Montreal Alouettes

On June 14, 2013, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.[28] On June 21, 2013, he was released by the team just before the 2013 CFL season began.[29] [30]

The Spring League

Torrence participated in The Spring League in 2017.[31] [32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ohio State Buckeyes profile . ohiostatebuckeyes.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20150411014225/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/torrence_devon00.html . April 11, 2015 . dead .
  2. Web site: Devon Torrence Ohio State Statistics . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  3. Web site: Akron 2, (12) Ohio State 20 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  4. Web site: (12) Ohio State 45, (20) Michigan State 7 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  5. Web site: Navy 27, (6) Ohio State 31 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  6. Web site: (3) Southern California 18, (8) Ohio State 15 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  7. Web site: Toledo 0, (11) Ohio State 38 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  8. Web site: Illinois 0, (13) Ohio State 30 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  9. Web site: (9) Ohio State 33, Indiana 14 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . September 2, 2012.
  10. Web site: (12) Miami (FL) 24, (2) Ohio State 36 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  11. Web site: Ohio 7, (2) Ohio State 43 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  12. Web site: Eastern Michigan 20, (2) Ohio State 73 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  13. Web site: (2) Ohio State 24, Illinois 13 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  14. Web site: Indiana 10, (2) Ohio State 38 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  15. Web site: (1) Ohio State 18, (18) Wisconsin 31 Box Score . sports-reference.com/ . August 26, 2012.
  16. Web site: Devon Torrence Baseball reference . baseball-reference.com.
  17. Web site: February 2014 Transactions . Royals.com .
  18. Web site: Torrence's Transactions . mlb.com .
  19. Web site: Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions .
  20. Web site: Devon Torrence Stats, Fantasy & News .
  21. Web site: Vikings Sign 14 College Free Agents . Minnesota.cbslocal.com . Unknown . July 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110811134213/http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/27/vikings-sign-14-college-free-agents/ . August 11, 2011 . July 27, 2011 . dead .
  22. Web site: Torrence to the Vikings . https://archive.today/20130118171551/http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1312842666/Torrence-to-the-Vikings . dead . January 18, 2013 . CantonRep.com . Unknown . July 26, 2011 . July 26, 2011 .
  23. Web site: Vikings waived CB Devon Torrence . Rotoworld.com . Tom Pelissero on Twitter . September 2, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121019213728/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6955/devon-torrence . October 19, 2012 . September 2, 2011 . dead .
  24. Web site: Bengals sign former Buckeye Devon Torrence . FoxSportsOhio.com . Unknown . December 19, 2011 . December 19, 2011 .
  25. Web site: Torrence released from practice squad . Cincinnati.com . jreedy . January 2, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 . May 3, 2012 . January 2, 2012 . dead .
  26. Web site: Torrence Signed; Vakapuna, Wilson Waived . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . August 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 . May 3, 2012 . August 1, 2012 . dead .
  27. Web site: Jets Waive CB Devon Torrence . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . August 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 . May 3, 2012 . August 14, 2012 . dead .
  28. Web site: Alouettes Transactions . montrealalouettes.com . June 14, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130618234630/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-transactions . June 18, 2013 . dead .
  29. Web site: Alouettes release eleven . montrealalouettes.com . June 21, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130629004412/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-release-eleven . June 29, 2013 . dead .
  30. Web site: June 21, 2013. The Canadian Press . Alouettes release veteran QB Quinton Porter . June 21, 2013 . cbc.ca.
  31. Web site: The Spring League Announces Camp Roster . profootballrumors.com . April 9, 2017 . July 25, 2017 . Levine, Ben . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster . July 26, 2017 .
  32. Web site: Spring League Showcase Player Stats . flofootball.com . July 19, 2017 . August 31, 2017 . Miller, Travis . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20170831202153/http://www.flofootball.com/article/59154-spring-league-showcase-player-stats#.WahvN2nyuUk . August 31, 2017 .

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