Devon Torrence

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Devon Torrence
Free agent
Outfielder
Born: (1989-05-08) May 8, 1989 (age 35)
Canton, Ohio
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

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. [16]

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
199 lb
(90 kg)
30+38 in
(0.77 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.68 s4.82 s6.95 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)
111 ft 0 in
(33.83 m)
All values from the NFL Combine [21]

Minnesota Vikings

On July 28, 2011, Torrence signed with Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent. [22] [23] 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. [24]

Cinncianti Bengals

On December 19, 2011, Torrence signed with the Cincinnati Bengals to the practice squad. [25] On January 2, 2012, he was waived. [26]

New York Jets

On August 1, 2012 Torrence signed with New York Jets. [27] On August 14, 2012, he was released. [28]

Montreal Alouettes

On June 14, 2013, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. [29] On June 21, 2013, he was released by the team just before the 2013 CFL season began. [30] [31]

The Spring League

Torrence participated in The Spring League in 2017. [32] [33]

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