# Devon Torrence > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Devon_Torrence > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Devon_Torrence.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Torrence > Source revision: 1313400973 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American baseball and gridiron football player (born 1989)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2020}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Devon Torrence |image = |caption = |width = |team = Free agent |number = |position = [Outfielder](/source/Outfielder) |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|8}} |birth_place = [Canton, Ohio](/source/Canton%2C_Ohio), U.S. |bats = Switch |throws = Right }} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Devon Torrence | image = | image_size = | caption = | number = | position = [Cornerback](/source/Cornerback) | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 0 | weight_lbs = 190 | high_school = | college = [Ohio State](/source/Ohio_State_Buckeyes_football) | undraftedyear = 2011 | pastteams = * [Minnesota Vikings](/source/Minnesota_Vikings) ({{NFL Year|2011}})* * [Cincinnati Bengals](/source/Cincinnati_Bengals) ({{NFL Year|2011}})* * [New York Jets](/source/New_York_Jets) ({{NFL Year|2012}})* * [Montreal Alouettes](/source/Montreal_Alouettes) ({{CFL Year|2013}})* }} '''Devon M. Torrence''' (born May 8, 1989) is an American professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [outfielder](/source/outfielder). He also played [American](/source/American_football) and [Canadian football](/source/Canadian_football) as a [cornerback](/source/cornerback) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL) and [Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) (CFL). Torrence signed with [Minnesota Vikings](/source/Minnesota_Vikings) as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He was also a member of the [Cincinnati Bengals](/source/Cincinnati_Bengals), [New York Jets](/source/New_York_Jets) and the [Montreal Alouettes](/source/Montreal_Alouettes). He played [college football](/source/college_football) at [Ohio State](/source/Ohio_State). ==Early years== Torrence attended [Canton South High School](/source/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](/source/wide_receiver), safety and running back during high school. {{College athlete recruit start|40=yes|collapse=no|year=2007}} {{College athlete recruit entry | recruit = Devon Torrence | position = [Safety](/source/Safety_(American_football_position)) | hometown = Canton, Ohio | highschool = [Canton South High School](/source/Canton_South_High_School) | feet = 6 | inches = 0 | weight = 200 | 40 = 4.4 | commitdate = September 1, 2006 | scout stars = 4 | rivals stars = 4 | espn grade = }} {{College athlete recruit end | 40 = | year = 2007 | rivals ref title = Ohio State Football Commitments | scout ref title = 2007 Ohio State Football Commits | espn ref title = | rivals school = ohiostate | scout s = 145 | espn schoolid = | scout overall = 12 ([Safety](/source/Safety_(American_football_position))) | rivals overall = 24 (ATH), 8 ([OH](/source/Ohio)) | espn overall = | bball = }} ==College career== Torrence played football at [Ohio State](/source/Ohio_State_Buckeyes). 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](/source/Akron_Zips) 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](/source/Michigan_State_Spartans) 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](/source/Navy_Midshipmen_football) 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](/source/USC_Trojans) 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](/source/Toledo_Rockets) 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](/source/Illinois_Fighting_Illini) 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](/source/Indiana_Hoosiers) 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)](/source/Miami_Hurricanes) 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](/source/Ohio_Bobcats) 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](/source/Eastern_Michigan_Eagles) 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](/source/Wisconsin_Badgers) 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](/source/Houston_Astros) in the 16th round, with the 501st overall selection, of the [2007 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2007_Major_League_Baseball_draft). Torrence played two seasons as an [outfielder](/source/outfielder) for their [rookie-level](/source/rookie-level) affiliate, the [Greeneville Astros](/source/Greeneville_Astros) of the [Appalachian League](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Florence_Freedom) of the independent [Frontier League](/source/Frontier_League), but only appeared in two games for the team. ===Lancaster Barnstormers=== On April 9, 2019, Torrence signed with the [Lancaster Barnstormers](/source/Lancaster_Barnstormers) of the [Atlantic League of Professional Baseball](/source/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](/source/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_States).{{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](/source/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== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 0 | weight = 199 | dash = 4.68 | ten split = | twenty split = | shuttle = 4.82 | cone drill = 6.95 | vertical = 33.0 | broad ft = 111 | broad in = 0 | bench = | wonderlic = | arm span = 30 3/8 | hand span = 9 | note = All values from the [NFL Combine](/source/NFL_Combine)[http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/devon-torrence?id=2495243 Devon Torrence NFL Combine profile] }} ===Minnesota Vikings=== On July 28, 2011, Torrence signed with [Minnesota Vikings](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/New_York_Jets) |publisher=}} ===Montreal Alouettes=== On June 14, 2013, Torrence signed with the [Montreal Alouettes](/source/Montreal_Alouettes) of the [Canadian Football League](/source/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](/source/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== {{reflist|2}} ==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] {{DEFAULTSORT:Torrence, Devon}} Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Players of American football from Canton, Ohio Category:Baseball players from Canton, Ohio Category:American football cornerbacks Category:Canadian football defensive backs Category:Players of Canadian football from Ohio Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football players Category:Minnesota Vikings players Category:Cincinnati Bengals players Category:New York Jets players Category:Montreal Alouettes players Category:Greeneville Astros players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:The Spring League players Category:Baseball outfielders Category:Lancaster Barnstormers players Category:Charleston Dirty Birds players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Devon Torrence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Torrence) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Torrence?action=history)). 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