5+1⁄2 weeks later on December 4. [2]
San Diego Padres (1975–1976)
Torres spent the entire 1974 season with the Hawaii Islanders of the Pacific Coast League. On April 3, 1975, the Padres acquired Torres when he was purchased by the San Diego Padres from the Chicago White Sox. In 1975, he appeared in 112 games with San Diego, hitting .259 with 5 HR and 26 RBI.
He struggled offensively in 1976, as in 74 games, his batting average dropped to .195 with 4 HR and 15 RBI with San Diego. On December 8, the Padres sent Torres, Johnny Grubb and Fred Kendall to the Cleveland Indians for George Hendrick.
Toronto Blue Jays (1977)
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Torres from the Cleveland Indians on March 29, 1977. He was named the Blue Jays' opening day shortstop in their first ever game on April 7 and became the first player to appear with both Canada-based Major League teams, as he had a hit in two at-bats in the Blue Jays 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. On June 27, 1977, he hit the first grand slam home run in Toronto Blue Jay history off Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees, in the 5th inning with two outs, at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto in an eventual 7-6 Blue Jays victory. In 94 games with Toronto, he hit .241 with 5 HR and 26 RBI. On March 27, 1978, the Blue Jays released Torres.
He spent the 1978 season with the Syracuse Chiefs and Columbus Clippers of the International League.
Career totals
In 622 career games, Torres collected 375 hits, had a .216 career batting average with 18 HR and 115 RBI.
Managing career
Florence Blue Jays (1985–1986)
Torres managed the Class-A Florence Blue Jays of the South Atlantic League in both 1985 and 1986, leading the Blue Jays to the league title in the 1985 season. Overall, in two seasons, he led Florence to a 138-131 record.
Syracuse Chiefs (1995)
Torres managed the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League in 1995, the Toronto Blue Jays AAA affiliate. The Chiefs finished the year with a 59-82 record.
Arizona League Brewers (2003)
Torres managed the Brewers of the Arizona League in 2003, but the team struggled to a record of 18-37.
Sultanes de Monterrey (2005)
Torres managed the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League in 2005, leading the club to a 56-50 record. However, the club failed to reach the playoffs.
See also
References
- ↑ Young, Matt (August 17, 2018). "Every big leaguer who played in the Little League World Series". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Cards, Red Sox Confirm Trade of Wise for Smith," The New York Times, Saturday, October 27, 1973. Retrieved November 29, 2020
External links
- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
| Héctor Torres | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born:September 16, 1945 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 10, 1968, for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 2, 1977, for the Toronto Blue Jays |
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
