In his first start of the season for the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, RHP Carlos Torres made a very strong pitching appearance. He threw six shutout innings with four hits, a walk, and eight strikeouts to earn the win for the Charlotte Knights.
The 26-year-old pitcher from Santa Cruz, CA was drafted in the 15th round by the Chicago White Sox in 2004. In 2009 his impressive numbers gave him a chance to play with the major league team last September.
His minor league record last season of 10-4, with a 2.39 ERA and 130 K in 128 innings, allowed him to earn awards like MLB.com AAA Starting Pitcher of the Year, International League Post-Season All-Star, and International League Mid-season All-Star. He registered a 1-2 record, in eight games, pitching 28.1 innings with a 6.04 ERA and 22 strikeouts during his major league debut in 2009.
Torres was sent to Triple-A by the White Sox a week before 2010 season started, keeping him in the 40-man roster and ready for a call to play with the big team anytime.
What we expect from Carlos Torres is to maintain his very controlled pitching style, mixing his throws and speed in order to be effective for six or more innings on every start.
He will probably make his next appearance during the team's home opening week beginning on April 15 at Knight Stadium in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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