Lenny Torres

Lenny Torres
Lancaster Stormers – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (2000-10-15) October 15, 2000
Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Stats at Baseball Reference 

Lineras Torres Jr. (born October 15, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Amateur career

Torres graduated from Beacon High School in Beacon, New York, where he played baseball.[1][2][3] Between his junior and senior years, USA Baseball chose him for the national under-18 team.[4] As a senior at Beacon, he pitched to a 0.68 earned run average while striking out 85 batters in 41 innings pitched.[5] He committed to play college baseball for the St. John's Red Storm.[1][6]

Professional career

Cleveland Indians / Guardians

The Cleveland Indians selected Torres with the 41st selection of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5] Torres signed with the Indians on June 19[7][8] for $1.35 million.[9] He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Indians and spent the whole season there, compiling a 1.76 ERA in six games (five starts).[10] He underwent Tommy John surgery prior to the 2019 season, forcing him to miss the entirety of the season.[11]

Torres did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] He spent the 2021 season with the Lynchburg Hillcats, appearing in twenty games (19 starts) and going 2-7 with a 6.29 ERA and 73 strikeouts over 68+2⁄3 innings.[13] Torres split 2022 between the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Guardians and High-A Lake County Captains. In 15 games (4 starts) for the two affiliates, he struggled to a 1–4 record and 6.48 ERA with 37 strikeouts across 33+1⁄3 innings pitched.[14]

Torres returned in Lake County in 2023, making 34 appearances out of the bullpen and registering a 5–2 record and 5.03 ERA with 53 strikeouts and 8 saves across 39+1⁄3 innings pitched.[15] He spent the 2024 campaign with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, logging a 2–6 record and 2.26 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 7 saves over 51+2⁄3 innings of work. Torres elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[16]

Cincinnati Reds

On December 6, 2024, Torres signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[17] He made 49 appearances for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts and Triple-A Louisville Bats in 2025, accumulating a 1–3 record and 5.88 ERA with 52 strikeouts and two saves over 49 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]

Philadelphia Phillies

On December 15, 2025, Torres signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.[19] He made 10 appearances split between the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils and Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, posting a cumulative 0-1 record and 6.94 ERA with 15 strikeouts and one save across 11+2⁄3 innings pitched. Torres was released by the Phillies organization on May 17, 2026.[20]

Lancaster Stormers

On July 12, 2026, Torres signed with the Lancaster Stormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 Martelli, A.J. (June 4, 2018). "Beacon's Lenny Torres awaiting MLB draft destiny tonight". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2018. (subscription required)
  2. ↑ "MLB Draft preview: Torres, Gray expected to go early; more to watch". Lohud.com. June 4, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Lenny!". Highlands Current. May 19, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ 7:00 p.m. ET July 10, 2017 (July 10, 2017). "Beacon's Torres advances in USA Baseball national team trials". Lohud.com. Retrieved June 12, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. 1 2 Martelli, A.J. (June 4, 2018). "Beacon's Torres, Cleveland Indians' 1st-round pick, ready for baseball career". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2018. (subscription required)
  6. ↑ "ALL-USA Watch: MLB prospects Brandon Neeck and Lenny Torres have a lot on the line | USA TODAY High School Sports". Usatodayhss.com. March 29, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Cleveland Indians sign RHP Lenny Torres Jr., their third choice in the June draft". cleveland.com. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Lenny Torres Jr. reaches MLB with Dad's experience as a guide". Poughkeepsiejournal.com. June 15, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  9. ↑ "MLB Draft Tracker". MLB.com.
  10. ↑ "Lenny Torres Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Cleveland Indians prospect Lenny Torres has Tommy John surgery; Triston McKenzie throwing". May 15, 2019.
  12. ↑ Adler, David (June 30, 2020). "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Shane Bieber helps save RubberDucks and 3 other things about the Cleveland Indians". Cleveland. September 19, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Lenny Torres Jr. - Stats - Pitching". FanGraphs. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Lenny Torres Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. December 6, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com. December 15, 2025.
  20. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2026-05-17
  21. ↑ "Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
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