Devon Torrence
Devon Torrence | |
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Free agent | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Canton, Ohio | May 8, 1989|
Bats: Switch Throws: Right |
Personal information | |
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Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Ohio State |
Position: | Cornerback |
Undrafted: | 2011 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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
[edit]Torrence attended Canton South High School in Canton, Ohio.[1] Torrence was selected to the first-team all-conference in his last three years of high school.[1] Torrence also played wide receiver, safety and running back during high school.[1]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Devon Torrence Safety |
Canton, Ohio | Canton South High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.4 | Sep 1, 2006 |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 12 (Safety) Rivals: 24 (ATH), 8 (OH) | ||||||
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College career
[edit]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
[edit]Houston Astros
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
199 lb (90 kg) |
30+3⁄8 in (0.77 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.68 s | 4.82 s | 6.95 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
111 ft 0 in (33.83 m) | ||||
All values from the NFL Combine[21] |
Minnesota Vikings
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]On August 1, 2012 Torrence signed with New York Jets.[27] On August 14, 2012, he was released.[28]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]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
[edit]Torrence participated in The Spring League in 2017.[32][33]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Ohio State Buckeyes profile". ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015.
- ^ "Devon Torrence Ohio State Statistics". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Akron 2, (12) Ohio State 20 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "(12) Ohio State 45, (20) Michigan State 7 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Navy 27, (6) Ohio State 31 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "(3) Southern California 18, (8) Ohio State 15 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Toledo 0, (11) Ohio State 38 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Illinois 0, (13) Ohio State 30 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "(9) Ohio State 33, Indiana 14 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "(12) Miami (FL) 24, (2) Ohio State 36 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Ohio 7, (2) Ohio State 43 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Eastern Michigan 20, (2) Ohio State 73 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "(2) Ohio State 24, Illinois 13 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "Indiana 10, (2) Ohio State 38 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ "(1) Ohio State 18, (18) Wisconsin 31 Box Score". sports-reference.com/. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
- ^ a b "Devon Torrence Baseball reference". baseball-reference.com.
- ^ "February 2014 Transactions". Royals.com.
- ^ "Torrence's Transactions". mlb.com.
- ^ "Atlantic League Professional Baseball: Transactions".
- ^ "Devon Torrence Stats, Fantasy & News".
- ^ Devon Torrence NFL Combine profile
- ^ Unknown (July 27, 2011). "Vikings Sign 14 College Free Agents". Minnesota.cbslocal.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ Unknown (July 26, 2011). "Torrence to the Vikings". CantonRep.com. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ Tom Pelissero on Twitter (September 2, 2011). "Vikings waived CB Devon Torrence". Rotoworld.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Unknown (December 19, 2011). "Bengals sign former Buckeye Devon Torrence". FoxSportsOhio.com. Retrieved December 19, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ jreedy (January 2, 2012). "Torrence released from practice squad". Cincinnati.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (August 1, 2012). "Torrence Signed; Vakapuna, Wilson Waived". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (August 14, 2012). "Jets Waive CB Devon Torrence". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- ^ "Alouettes Transactions". montrealalouettes.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
- ^ "Alouettes release eleven". montrealalouettes.com. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ "Alouettes release veteran QB Quinton Porter". cbc.ca. The Canadian Press. June 21, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ Levine, Ben (April 9, 2017). "The Spring League Announces Camp Roster". profootballrumors.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
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External links
[edit]- 1989 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Canton, Ohio
- Baseball players from Canton, Ohio
- American football cornerbacks
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from Ohio
- Ohio State Buckeyes football players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- New York Jets players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Greeneville Astros players
- The Spring League players
- Baseball outfielders
- Lancaster Barnstormers players
- Charleston Dirty Birds players