Jeff Seidel: "Inside the warehouse where Spencer Torkelson, likely No. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Spencer Turnbull is on Twitter at spencerturnbull. player has saved over his peers. Do you have a sports website? Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. (10-17, 3rd place in AL Central). It wore off on me, honestly. While he has below-average speed, he runs well underway and has. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Position: Centerfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left 6-3 , 200lb (190cm, 90kg) Team: Detroit Tigers (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 31 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. For a batter, Best Speed is an average of 50% of his hardest hit balls. Signed thru 2023, 2 yrs/$3.65M (22-23), Service Time (01/2023): 4.020 22,560th in major league history) He also drew 77 walks, scored 89 runs and drove in 91. Spencer was born Aug. 26, 1999, about one month before the Giants played their final game at Candlestick Park. He also played in the 2021 Futures Game. Detroit Tigers signed 3B Spencer Torkelson. The reason they won so many times was their team chemistry, Torkelson said of the Giants. "Greene has rocketed up the minors since the Tigers. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Had he been selected as a first baseman, it would have been the first time in history a right-handed first baseman had gone first overall in the MLB Draft while also being the first ever college first baseman to be selected first. He had so much passion for the game, Lori recalled. How much spin, in revolutions per minute, a pitch was He had 10 more walks than any other player in the country. Torkelson arrived to Spring Training this year, looking to impress the Tigers new manager and legions of eager fans. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Arizona State Sun Devils. 1 pick in the 2020 draft on the strength of his top-of-the-scale power, and he is widely regarded as the best power-hitting prospect in the. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. thrown with. It finally clicked when I was like 12: Uncle Joes kind of a big deal in Osnabrck. Many thanks to him. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Torkelson has played 29 weekend series at ASU and homered at least once in 23 of those. Jon Paul Morosi: "Torkelson's moment a long time coming". He came around to score his first career run shortly afterwards. Spencer saw trading cards with his uncles picture on them. [10] After the 2018 and 2019 seasons, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Goes deep in three-hit game Rotowire Apr 5, 2023 Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Astros. Jason Beck: "Here's everything you need to know about Torkelson". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Spencer Turnbull was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). Torkelson doubled. (Even as a senior star, he moved to left field in order to make room for a young infielder. But I wasnt going to wear a soccer outfit. He wasan extremely tough out to end the inning, extending the inning 26-of-67times with two outs (.388) with a team-best 35two-out RBI - 15more than any other player on the roster. LAKELAND, Fla. -- One round after another, Spencer Torkelson took batting practice swings at Tigertown on Monday, sending drives toward the fire training facility beyond the practice field fence. For a pitcher it is the average of his softest 50% of batted balls allowed. 1 overall by the Tigers in the 2020 MLB Amateur Draft, and is currently considered the No. Torkelson was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award in 2018 and 2019, only the second Sun Devil to do so twice. Orange Bull is a nickname for Spencer Turnbull. 1 pick: 'I didn't see this coming. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. I think if that needed to happen, looking back, Im glad it did, Torkelson said. 3B Spencer Torkelson roster status changed by Detroit Tigers. Spencer Torkelson is heading to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on July 11. Day. I dont know what they were then. 21,804th in major league history) What are you doing? Sure enough, hed run for 45 or 60 minutes just as a warmup. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement * Imminent Big Leaguers article. Torkelson hasn't been chasing pitches, even during his slump. Note: This tells how many of this player's home runs would have been out In fact, Bonds stardom at Arizona State was part of the reason Torkelson wanted to play there. Anthony Volpe, SS, Yankees: 90 11. The ultimate team guy, said his coach there, Paul Maytorena.) His Petaluma Valley team defeated Petaluma National once in the district tournament, but his buddies from National prevailed in the double elimination format. Detroit Tigers selected the contract of 3B Spencer Torkelson, , and from Toledo Mud Hens. xERA is a simple 1:1 translation of xwOBA, converted to velocity and launch angle. Detroit Tigers optioned 3B Spencer Torkelson to Toledo Mud Hens. Torkelson may be the safest pick at the top of the draft thanks to his outstanding hitting ability and the most usable power in the draft. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Toledo Mud Hens from Erie SeaWolves. Earned third-team recognition from Perfect Game. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Tigers Alternate Training Site. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Tigers Alternate Training Site. BA Newsletter: Get Analysis, Rankings Delivered To Your Inbox! JasoN Beck: "Could Torkelson put it all together in 2023? in Petaluma, CA Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. He hits with power to all fields and showed an increased ability to pull pitches over the middle of the plate during his abbreviated junior season. Do you have a sports website? [14] On June 30, 2020, he signed with the Tigers for $8,416,300, the highest signing bonus awarded in MLB draft history. He hit 23 more in 2019 and had already hit 6 in 17 games when the college baseball season was canceled in 2020. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Lakeland Flying Tigers. Note: All figures in this table cover the period 2015-present. Torkelson attended Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, California, where he played baseball, football and basketball. Jeff Seidel: "Why Spencer Torkelson is a home run first pick for the Detroit Tigers". Ive never seen anyone hit .300 and get released, Bonds told him.). Spencer Turnbull made his sixth start of the season for the Tigers. August 26, 1999 [16] After slashing .312/.440/.569 with five home runs and 28 RBIs over 31 games, he was promoted to the Erie SeaWolves of the Double-A Northeast in mid-June. Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Renovations, Access Guide for Guests with Disabilities. SUMMARY 2023 Career WAR 0.0 -1.2 AB 83 His 15 intentional walks were already the most by any Sun Devil in a season since at least 1998 (Jeff Larish with 11 in 67 games in 2005). Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson will make the team's active roster to start the 2022 season, general manager Al Avila announced on Saturday. 1 overall in program history, easily an NCAA-high two more than any other program. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. The 66 hits are ninth in ASU freshman history. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Tigers Alternate Training Site from GCL Tigers West. Jon Paul Morosi is a reporter for MLB.com and MLB Network. All rights reserved. Find out more. All orgs will receive a full list. He was the best at ASU. 1 MLB pick Spencer Torkelson", "No. When their sons were young, evenings and weekends often were consumed by overlapping youth sports calendars -- in part because Spencer was trying to keep up with his older brother. Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (1st) of the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). He became the first Pac-12 player to lead the conference in homers in back-to-back seasons since Oregon State's Michael Conforto 2012 and 2013, though it should be noted Conforto only hit 13 and 11 in those seasons. Here's what to know about the Arizona State product: FAST FACTS MLB organization: Tigers Birthdate: Aug. 26, 1999 (Age 23 in 2022) 1 pick in MLB draft, became a top prospect". The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey. All rights reserved. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. As he described it: Im sick of this. Drafted in the 1st round (1st overall) by the Detroit Tigersin 2020 (signed for $8,416,300). How quickly, in seconds, a catcher can get the ball out Detroit Tigers selected the contract of 3B Spencer Torkelson, , and from Toledo Mud Hens. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Spencer Torkelson makes $723,100.00 this year. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. of other stadiums. Born: as Active Spin. Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson is known for his massive home runs, but there's a great personality behind it. I would be walking around, and people would be coming up to Joe and his family, Torkelson recalled this week in an interview. SUMMARY 2023 Since then,. SUMMARY 2023 Career WAR 0.1 1.5 AB 90 466 H 20 115 HR 2 7 BA .222 .247 R 11 57 RBI 6 48 SB 2 3 OBP .278 .313 SLG .333 .356 OPS .612 .669 OPS+ 75 95 He hit 23 more in 2019 and had already hit 6 in 17 games when the college baseball season was canceled in 2020. [20][21] After the Triple-A season ended, he joined the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[21]. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. I was pretty heartbroken, Torkelson said. Copyright 2023 Baseball America Enterprises. He committed to Arizona State University (ASU) to play college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils. In 2017, Torkelson completed his decorated career at Casa Grande. I learned a lot from him, Torkelson said of Joe, who now manages FSV Zwickau in Germanys third division. All rights reserved. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. His six homers were 15th in the nation. Im like, Youre just my family. I didnt get the whole celebrity thing yet. Torkelson grew up in a family of Giants fans, about 40 miles north of Oracle Park. "He would show up to our 10 a.m. baseball games after playing in a 6 a.m. hockey game," said Joe Lampe, the Arizona State outfielder who played with Torkelson in youth baseball and high school. Or write about sports? Im the biggest Tigers fan in the world now, but in that 2012 World Series, Id be lying to you if I said I wasnt rooting for the Giants. Many of them resided within the Petaluma National Little League boundaries. He wasnt the best player on any of his teams. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps. Lets just work harder than everyone else and see what happens. Ranked second on the team in RBIs (8), third in slugging (.440), third in total bases (22), and fifth in batting average (.260). The third Sun Devil to be named Pac-12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Year, joining Ike Davis (2006) and Jason Kipnis (2008). He was likely to start the bulk of games at first base, with Miguel Cabrera being relegated to DH duties and was to become the first Tigers player to make his major league debut as a starting player on Opening Day since Austin Jackson and Scott Sizemore in 2010. us. Im the best. Stats, Sun Devil Hall of Fame & Hall of Distinction. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Torkelson was selected first overall by the Tigers in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft . That drove me to be the best.. play. the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the [3][4][5] He was named the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Freshman of the Year, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association National Freshman Hitter of the Year and the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. A Bolt is any run where the Sprint Speed (defined as San Francisco swept a one-sided World Series. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Torkelson led the nation with 31 walks, an incredible 15 of which were intentional. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Erie SeaWolves from West Michigan Whitecaps. He wanted to play on as many travel ball teams as he could. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Torkelson is only the third player in Pac-12 history to have back-to-back 20+ home run seasons. SUMMARY 2023 Career WAR -0.5 4.3 W 1 12 L 3 28 Defensively, Torkelsonmade huge strides and helped turn 10more double plays than any other player in the Pac-12 (57), which was a testament to some of the impressive stretches and picks he has made to make those possible. Free Agent: 2029, More Spencer Torkelson Pages at Baseball Reference, 2023 Tigers Detroit Tigers invited non-roster 3B Spencer Torkelson to spring training. Spencer Turnbull has played for 1 team, the Detroit Tigers. Slugged a gaudy .743 on the season (25 homers, 12 doubles), the third-highest total for any freshman in the NCAA in the past two decades and the highest for a freshman in the BBCOR era (since 2011). Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. August 26, 1999 He was just the hardest worker. in Petaluma, CA [9] In 2019, Baseball America ranked Torkelson as the No. Spencer Torkelson was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1st round (1st) of the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). View Complete Percentile Rankings Leaderboard, View Complete Expected Home Runs Leaderboard, View Complete Year to Year Changes Leaderboard, View Fielder Positioning for Spencer Torkelson, View Complete Outs Above Average Leaderboard, View Complete Fielder Positioning Leaderboard, Expected Weighted On-base Average (xwOBA). Named aGolden Spikes Award Semifinalist, an award honoring the best player in college baseball. Two home runs in the five-game series against Cuba. On April 2, 2022, the Tigers announced that Torkelson had made their Opening Day roster. They were the definition of a winning baseball team, in my mind. Torkelson made his mark at Arizona State University as a top slugger, hitting 25 homers as a freshman in 2018, crushing the school record for most homers by a player in his first season, set by Barry Bonds in 1983 and which was 11. When Torkelson goes to the opposite-field gap with authority, it's usually a sign that he's seeing the ball well and is decisive. And no, Torkelson doesnt mention that October to Tigers fans or officials. Hop on the treadmill for 45 minutes. Join our linker program. While he has below-average speed, he runs well underway and has improved his throwing technique. us. Scouts compared him to Mark Teixeira as a power-hitting first baseman who should reach the majors quickly. Torkelson was the Pac-12 home run leader for the second season in a row, finishing the season with 23 good for fifth in the nation. "He was a freak of nature that way, ever since we were young." Arb Eligible: 2024 Mike and Rick co-coached some of Spencers early Little League teams, and they still marvel at the local-record 36 home runs Spencer hit as a 12-year-old. I can imagine people [asking], What is baseball? Everyone loves soccer. Lori remembers three moments in Spencers baseball life -- all before he enrolled at Arizona State -- where he needed to display resiliency. Torkelson has terrific hitting ability with an advanced approach and plate discipline, plus bat speed and plus-plus power. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Fifteen years later, hell be joined by fellow Tigers prospect Riley Greene at Coors Field -- a place hes visited before, during a trip to visit family in Colorado. still Rogers Centre, not Sahlen Field. window") of the runner is at least 30 ft/sec. "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second Spencer Turnbull was born on September 18, 1992. Do you have a sports website? Data Provided By Detroit Tigers optioned 3B Spencer Torkelson to Toledo Mud Hens. Arb Eligible: 2026 He was signed by the Tigers on June 30th and was immediately added to the team's 60-player pool for the upcoming season, the option of assigning him to the minor leagues not being available. Exceeded rookie limits during 2019 season, 2023 Contract Status: He was a two-time semi-finalist for the Golden Spikes Award. Torkelson reached base in all 17 games this season and rode a 22-game reached-base streak dating back to last year. [6][7] After the season, he played for the United States collegiate national team. in Demopolis, AL The same day, he was added to the Tigers' 60-man player pool. William Boor: "Undrafted out of HS, Torkelson now a No. It was really neat growing up, watching that, and getting that engraved in my brain.. For those wondering how Torkelson reacted with such equanimity to his Spring Training struggles and vaulted to Double-A Erie by mid-June, the formative trip to Germany -- one of several Spencer took there with his family -- holds some answers. As we all expected, in his first year back from an extended absence due to surgery, he's been a little rusty; the best of the. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 25 ASU, series finale cancelled", "Baseball America ranks ASU's Torkelson as college's best 2020 prospect", "At Arizona State, a dream season shattered and uncertainty for potential No. Leaving the game early, Spencer said, is pretty much a sin.. Spencer Torkelson has 2 home runs this season and 10 home runs over his career. He joins Rick Monday (1965), Floyd Bannister (1976) and Bob Horner (1978) to earn the prestigious designation out of ASU. 208 ranked player nationally and listed as No. Torkelson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. Spencer Torkelson, 1B, Tigers: 91 7. The accumulation of those setbacks -- Little League World Series, the U-15 World Cup, the Draft -- changed Torkelson. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Erie SeaWolves from West Michigan Whitecaps. If you put in the work, you can get to where you want to be.. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. by Retrosheet. 1 overall pick since Nebraska outfielder Darin Erstad in 1995 though it should be noted Erstads high school didnt have a baseball program. Team USAs roster featured top prospects Hunter Greene and Royce Lewis. But who is Spencer Torkelson? He is the first third baseman to go first overall since Pat Burrell in 1998 and just the fifth third baseman to be selected first overall in MLB Draft history. us. Spencer Enochs Torkelson (born August 26, 1999) is an American baseball first baseman and third baseman for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). Or write about sports? Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson was the No. He has played 20 Pac-12 series and homered in 18 - the season finales against Cal (2018) and Stanford (2019) being the only exceptions. Two years later, Torkelson was invited to try out in Cary, N.C., for the U.S. national team that would compete at the WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup in Mazatln, Mexico. Spencer Torkelson has played for 1 team, the Detroit Tigers. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. I never had to wake him up for an early game. A unanimous All-American, as every major baseball media outlet in the nation rewarded the freshman with at least one All-America accolade (Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, Baseball America, NCBWA, and Perfect Game). Spencer Torkelson weighs 220 lbs (99 kg). He was a first baseman in college, and sometimes outfielder, although the Tigers announced him as a third baseman (he slid back to playing first base in the pros, however). 9 third baseman in the country by Perfect Game. No other player in the league led the conference in more than two categories compared to four for Torkelson. [22] His first major league hit was a double off Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill on April 12. Torkelson played some outfield with USA Baseballs Collegiate National Team, where he ranked as the top prospect last summer. xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will Reported as the pre-2023 season number of waiver options remaining. Thats a warmup. Im like, Youre 45 years old. He could be at least adequate in left field, but most observers want him to stay at first base so he can focus on hitting. Find out more. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Lakeland Flying Tigers. a batted-ball event with a launch angle between eight 2 third baseman in the state; No. At public viewing parties for World Cup games, Spencer saw residents approach his uncle to shake hands, snap photos and express thanks. and 32 degrees. Join our linker program. The same guy who hit 30 home runs in his first pro season last year also helped the grounds crew pull the tarp in a sudden rainstorm in Binghamton, N.Y., while playing for Double-A Erie. Sunday Notes: Bill Haselman Recalls the Brawl That Almost Broke Cal's Streak, Effectively Wild Episode 2000: We Thought of More Things We Like About Baseball, The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1169 Sunday FAAB ft. Michael Govier, Starting Pitchers Arent Leaning On Their Best Pitches, 2020 June Amateur Draft - Round: 1, Pick: 1, Overall: 1, Team: Detroit Tigers. His chase rate ranks in the top 20 percent among Major League hitters this season entering Thursday, despite a strikeout rate in the bottom 20 percent. Detroit Tigers invited non-roster 3B Spencer Torkelson to spring training. Single. He was one of the big centers of attention at the Tigers spring training in 2022 and on April 2nd, the team confirmed that he ahd made the Opening Day roster. Seeing how hard he worked, [and] where he is right now, tells you its not going to be given to you. With his first home run in the series against Cal, Torkelson hashomered in every single Pac-12 ballpark in the league despite being just a sophomore. Hes the No. How far off the mound, in feet, a pitcher releases the Spencer Turnbull has 18 strikeouts this season and 274 strikeouts over his career. He did not have to wait too long for his first homer, as it came the next day, off Austin Davis of Boston, with a runner on base. I didnt care. Only Rickie Weeks (.849 in 2001) and Jeremy Baltz (.771, 2010) posted higher freshman slugging percentages in the past 20 years. You have to go out and take it.. How much time, in seconds, it takes a runner to get from Spencer mightve been 4 or 5 at the time. National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, "Benefield: Casa Grande star adding basketball to sports resume", "Casa infielders Torkelson, Smith choose colleges", "ASU slugger Spencer Torkelson is ready for encore after record-setting freshman season", "Spencer Torkelson sets new Pac-12 freshman home run record", "ASU's Spencer Torkelson named Pac-12 baseball Freshman of the Year", "Spencer Torkelson Named to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team", "Cal baseball edges No. The Torkelsons didnt leave the ballpark early. raw numbers and as a measurement against average. Spencer Torkelson page at the Bullpen Wiki, Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. If Torkelson does become the first overall pick, he would be the first college first baseman to ever do so. Data Provided By Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Anthony Fenech: "Arizona State's Spencer Torkelson 'too perfect' for Detroit Tigers to pass in MLB draft". [8] As a sophomore, Torkelson joined Bob Horner as the only Arizona State players to hit 20 home runs for consecutive seasons. Torkelson committed to Arizona State but was prepared to forgo his collegiate eligibility and turn professional. School: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Debut: [25] Torkelson returned to the Tigers as a September call-up. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Draft: Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the 2014 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. CJ Abrams, SS, Padres: 86 10. 9 third baseman in the country by Perfect Game in high school from Penaluma, California. Hed come back to the States every couple Christmases. The 25 home runs led the nation, set a Pac-12 Conference record for home runs by a freshman, and also broke Barry Bonds' school record for home runs by a freshman. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball.
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