Devon Torrence
{{Short description|American baseball and gridiron football player (born 1989)}}
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|position = Outfielder
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|8}}
|birth_place = Canton, Ohio
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| position = Cornerback
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| college = Ohio State
| undraftedyear = 2011
| pastteams =
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
- Montreal Alouettes ({{CFL Year|2013}})*
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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.{{cite web | title= Ohio State Buckeyes profile | work= ohiostatebuckeyes.com | url= http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/torrence_devon00.html | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150411014225/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/torrence_devon00.html | archive-date= April 11, 2015 | url-status= dead }} 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.
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| highschool = Canton South High School
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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.{{cite web | title= Devon Torrence Ohio State Statistics | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/devon-torrence-1.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}}
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.{{cite web | title=Akron 2, (12) Ohio State 20 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-ohio-state.htmll|access-date= August 26, 2012}}
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.{{cite web | title=(12) Ohio State 45, (20) Michigan State 7 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-18-michigan-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}}
In his junior year, on September 5, 2009, he recorded 2 tackles in the season opener against Navy as Ohio State wins 31–27.{{cite web | title= Navy 27, (6) Ohio State 31 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-05-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On September 12, 2009, he recorded 8 tackles and one sack against No. 3 USC but Ohio State loss 18–15.{{cite web | title=(3) Southern California 18, (8) Ohio State 15 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-12-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On September 19, 2009, he recorded one tackle against Toledo in a shutout victory 38–0.{{cite web | title=Toledo 0, (11) Ohio State 38 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-19-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On September 26, 2009, he recorded 3 tackles against Illinois as Ohio State won the game 30–0.{{cite web | title=Illinois 0, (13) Ohio State 30 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-26-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On October 3, 2009, he recorded a tackle and a forced fumble against Indiana as Ohio State wins 33–14.{{cite web | title=(9) Ohio State 33, Indiana 14 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-10-03-indiana.html |access-date= September 2, 2012}}
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.{{cite web | title= (12) Miami (FL) 24, (2) Ohio State 36 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-11-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On September 18, 2010, he recorded 1 tackle and 2 pass deflections against Ohio as Ohio State wins 43–7.{{cite web | title= Ohio 7, (2) Ohio State 43 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On September 25, 2010, he just recorded 2 tackles against Eastern Michigan as Ohio State wins 73–20.{{cite web | title= Eastern Michigan 20, (2) Ohio State 73 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-25-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On October 2, 2010, he recorded 3 tackles against Illinois and Ohio State wins 24–13.{{cite web | title= (2) Ohio State 24, Illinois 13 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-02-illinois.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On October 9, 2010, he recorded one tackle, an interception and 2 passes defended against Indiana as Ohio State wins 38–10.{{cite web | title= Indiana 10, (2) Ohio State 38 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-09-ohio-state.html|access-date= August 26, 2012}} On October 16, 2010, he recorded 6 tackles and passes defended against No. 18 ranked Wisconsin but Ohio State loss 31–18.{{cite web | title= (1) Ohio State 18, (18) Wisconsin 31 Box Score | work= sports-reference.com/ | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-10-16-wisconsin.html |access-date= August 26, 2012}}
Baseball career
=Houston Astros=
Torrence was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 16th round, with the 501st overall selection, of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. Torrence played two seasons as an outfielder for their rookie-level affiliate, the Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League. In two seasons with Greenville, 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.{{Cite web |title=Devon Torrence Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=torren001dev |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Baseball-Reference.com |language=en}}
=Kansas City Royals=
On February 16, 2014, Torrence signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.{{cite web | title=February 2014 Transactions | work= Royals.com | url=http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=kc#month=2&year=2014&team_id=118 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070205213402/http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=kc#month=2&year=2014&team_id=118 | url-status=dead | archive-date=February 5, 2007 }} He played in only one game for the rookie-level Idaho Falls Chukars, going 1-for-4 (.250). On June 28, Torrence was released by the Royals.{{Cite web |title=Devon Torrence Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News |url=https://www.mlb.com/player/devon-torrence-519360 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}
=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. In 97 games for Lancaster, he batted .227/.294/.277 with two home runs, 23 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.{{Cite web|title=Devon Torrence Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/434213-devon-torrence/stats/|access-date=February 1, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} Torrence became a free agent following the season.
Torrence re-signed with the team on March 6, 2020, but the season was later canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Atlantic League scraps full 2020 season; teams free to set own schedules|url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2020/06/19/atlantic-league-scraps-full-2020-season-teams-free-to-set-own-schedules/|access-date=February 1, 2025|website=ballparkdigest.com|language=en}} On February 20, 2021, Torrence re-signed with the Barnstormers. In 105 appearances for the team, he batted .258/.317/.317 with no home runs, 26 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.{{Cite web|title=Devon Torrence - Baseball Statistics|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/129136/|access-date=February 1, 2025|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}
On March 29, 2022, Torrence once again re-signed with the Barnstormers. 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions }}
=Charleston Dirty Birds=
On August 5, 2022, Torrence signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/player/devon-torrence-519360 | title=Devon Torrence Stats, Fantasy & News }} In 37 appearances for Charleston, he batted .216/.312/.291 with one home run, nine RBI, and 16 stolen bases. Torrence became a free agent following the season.
Professional football career
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=Minnesota Vikings=
On July 28, 2011, Torrence signed with Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web |author= |date=July 27, 2011 |title=Vikings Sign 14 College Free Agents |url=http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/27/vikings-sign-14-college-free-agents/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811134213/http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/27/vikings-sign-14-college-free-agents/ |archive-date=August 11, 2011 |access-date=July 27, 2011 |publisher=Minnesota.cbslocal.com |agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web |author= |date=July 26, 2011 |title=Torrence to the Vikings |url=http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1312842666/Torrence-to-the-Vikings |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118171551/http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1312842666/Torrence-to-the-Vikings |archive-date=January 18, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2011 |website=CantonRep.com |publisher=}} He played all four preseason games and recorded two tackles on defense and two on special teams. Torrence was waived prior to the season on September 2.{{cite web |author=Pelissero |first=Tom |date=September 2, 2011 |title=Vikings waived CB Devon Torrence |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6955/devon-torrence |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019213728/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6955/devon-torrence |archive-date=October 19, 2012 |access-date=September 2, 2011 |publisher=Rotoworld.com}}
=Cinncianti Bengals=
On December 19, 2011, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Torrence to their practice squad.{{cite web |author= |date=December 19, 2011 |title=Bengals sign former Buckeye Devon Torrence |url=http://www.foxsportsohio.com/12/19/11/Bengals-sign-former-Buckeye-Devon-Torren/landing_bengals.html?blockID=629644 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123105755/http://www.foxsportsohio.com/12/19/11/Bengals-sign-former-Buckeye-Devon-Torren/landing_bengals.html?blockID=629644 |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |access-date=December 19, 2011 |publisher=FoxSportsOhio.com}} On January 2, 2012, he was waived by the Bengals.{{cite web |author=Reedy |first=Joe |date=January 2, 2012 |title=Torrence released from practice squad |url=http://cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2012/01/02/torrence-released-from-practice-squad |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119041606/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2012/01/02/torrence-released-from-practice-squad/ |archive-date=January 19, 2013 |access-date=January 2, 2012 |website=Cincinnati.com |publisher=}}
=New York Jets=
On August 1, 2012, Torrence signed with New York Jets.{{cite web |author= |date=August 1, 2012 |title=Torrence Signed; Vakapuna, Wilson Waived |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Torrence-Signed-Vakapuna-Wilson-Waived/0dd11ef6-64f6-400c-9e11-8986803790e4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 |archive-date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2012 |website=New York Jets |publisher=}} On August 14, he was released by the Jets.{{cite web |author= |date=August 14, 2012 |title=Jets Waive CB Devon Torrence |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Waive-CB-Devon-Torrence/8bb668f4-32ea-495f-9aab-1ecfa1c709e3 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 |archive-date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012 |website=New York Jets |publisher=}}
=Montreal Alouettes=
On June 14, 2013, Torrence signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.{{cite web | title=Alouettes Transactions | work=montrealalouettes.com | url=http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-transactions | access-date=June 14, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618234630/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-transactions | archive-date=June 18, 2013 | url-status=dead }} On June 21, he was released by the team just before the 2013 CFL season began.{{cite web | title=Alouettes release eleven | work=montrealalouettes.com | url=http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-release-eleven | access-date=June 21, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629004412/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/article/alouettes-release-eleven | archive-date=June 29, 2013 | url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |date=June 21, 2013|agency=The Canadian Press |title=Alouettes release veteran QB Quinton Porter |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/alouettes-release-veteran-qb-quinton-porter-1.1409719 |access-date=June 21, 2013 |website=cbc.ca}}
=The Spring League=
Torrence participated in The Spring League in 2017.{{cite web |author=Levine |first=Ben |date=April 9, 2017 |title=The Spring League Announces Camp Roster |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |archive-date=July 26, 2017 |access-date=July 25, 2017 |publisher=profootballrumors.com}}{{cite web |author=Miller |first=Travis |date=July 19, 2017 |title=Spring League Showcase Player Stats |url=http://www.flofootball.com/article/59154-spring-league-showcase-player-stats |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831202153/http://www.flofootball.com/article/59154-spring-league-showcase-player-stats#.WahvN2nyuUk |archive-date=August 31, 2017 |access-date=August 31, 2017 |publisher=flofootball.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150411014225/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/torrence_devon00.html Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
- [http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=519360#gameType='R'§ionType=career&statType=1&season=2014&level='ALL' MLB.com bio]
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