Summary
The Baltimore Orioles have signed a 26-year-old pitcher named Eric Torres to a minor-league contract. Torres, known for his ability to strike out many batters but who also gives up a lot of walks, previously played in the Los Angeles Angels' minor league system and recently competed in independent ball and the Puerto Rican Winter League.
Key Facts
- Eric Torres, a left-handed pitcher, signed with the Baltimore Orioles on a minor-league contract.
- Torres had earlier been part of the Los Angeles Angels organization for nearly four years.
- He struck out 103 batters in 63 innings during the current season, playing in independent and Puerto Rican leagues.
- In his minor league career with the Angels, he struck out 224 batters in 149 1/3 innings.
- Torres allowed 114 walks with a 4.46 ERA while limiting opponents to a .201 batting average.
- He aims to become the 17th player from Kansas State University to play in Major League Baseball.
- The Orioles are not required to promote Torres to the major leagues right away but could consider it if he performs well in spring training.
