Angel Torres
Encyclopedia
Ángel Rafael Torres Ruiz (born October 24, 1952 in La Ciénaga
, Dominican Republic
), is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played in with the Cincinnati Reds
. He batted and threw left-handed. Torres had a 0-0 record, with a 2.16 ERA, in five games, in his one year career. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals
in 1971 as an amateur free agent, then traded to the Montreal Expos
after the 1976 season with Bill Greif
and Sam Mejías
for Tony Scott
, Steve Dunning
and Pat Scanlon. He was then dealt to the Reds early in the 1977 season.
La Ciénaga, Barahona
La Ciénaga is a town in the Barahona province of the Dominican Republic.- Sources :* – World-Gazetteer.com...
, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
), is a former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played in with the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
. He batted and threw left-handed. Torres had a 0-0 record, with a 2.16 ERA, in five games, in his one year career. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in 1971 as an amateur free agent, then traded to the Montreal Expos
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
after the 1976 season with Bill Greif
Bill Greif
William Briley Greif is a retired professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1971–76, for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, and St. Louis Cardinals.- Astros :...
and Sam Mejías
Sam Mejías
Samuel Elías Mejías [may-hee'-ahs] is a former backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the St. Louis Cardinals , Montreal Expos , Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds . Listed at 6'0", 170 lb., Mejías batted and threw right-handed...
for Tony Scott
Tony Scott (baseball)
Anthony Scott is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.-Montreal Expos:Scott was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 71st round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft. After five seasons in their farm system, he received a September call-up to the Expos in...
, Steve Dunning
Steve Dunning
Steven John Dunning is a former professional baseball player who played seven seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, California Angels, Montreal Expos, and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball...
and Pat Scanlon. He was then dealt to the Reds early in the 1977 season.