Do you have a blog? Pitchers Kendall Carter (1981), Phil Lowery (1996), Mike Leake (2007) and Ryan Kellogg (2013) are the only other freshmen in program history to be named All-Americans. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 1 pick: 'I didn't see this coming. 1 overall in the MLB Draft while also being the first-ever college first baseman to be selected first Torkelson is the first college position player to be selected No. [15], To begin the 2021 season, Torkelson was assigned to the West Michigan Whitecaps of the High-A Central. Scouts compared him to Mark Teixeira as a power-hitting first baseman who should reach the majors quickly. window") of the runner is at least 30 ft/sec. Spencer Torkelson Amateur, College, Fall & Minor Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Spencer Torkelson Positions: First Baseman, Third Baseman and Rightfielder Bats: Right Throws: Right 6-1 , 220lb (185cm, 99kg) Team: Detroit Tigers (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 20 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. While his batting average went down at each level, he still hit .267/.383/.552 in 121 games, with 29 double and 30 homers. Detroit Tigers signed 3B Spencer Torkelson. xwOBA is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle [6][7] After the season, he played for the United States collegiate national team. I can imagine people [asking], What is baseball? Everyone loves soccer. Detroit Tigers recalled 3B Spencer Torkelson, and from Toledo Mud Hens. Torkelson played some outfield with USA Baseballs Collegiate National Team, where he ranked as the top prospect last summer. of other stadiums. The accumulation of those setbacks -- Little League World Series, the U-15 World Cup, the Draft -- changed Torkelson. Spencer Torkelson was the first overall pick of the 2020 Amateur Draft, by the Detroit Tigers. (10-17, 3rd place in AL Central), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:21AM. (10-17, 3rd place in AL Central). Do you have a blog? 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. Lori remembers three moments in Spencers baseball life -- all before he enrolled at Arizona State -- where he needed to display resiliency. 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. "Greene has rocketed up the minors since the Tigers. Latest on Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Jon Paul Morosi is a reporter for MLB.com and MLB Network. He would be just the second player since 2000 to have a career home run tally that left him in the Top-10 in NCAA homers (Matt LaPorta, Florida). Detroit Tigers selected the contract of 3B Spencer Torkelson, , and from Toledo Mud Hens. 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). He slugged a an incredible .729 over his career also just shy of Mitch Jones school record .731 from 1999-2000. [20][21] After the Triple-A season ended, he joined the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.[21]. Perfect Game's National Freshman of the Year award-winner in 2018 named by _Collegiate Baseball Newspaper _as the National Co-Freshman of the Year and the NCBWA as the National Freshman Hitter of the Year in 2018 was a four-year varsity starter at Casa Grande High School in California where he hit .430 with 136 hits, 11 homers, 99 RBIs and 32 doubles in 110 games on the mound in high school, he had a 1.24 ERA in 16 career appearances over 22 2/3 innings was listed as No. Spencer, then 13, was in attendance on Oct. 22, 2012, when the Giants clinched the National League pennant with a Game 7 victory over the Cardinals that famously ended in a downpour. Torkelson doubled. Torkelson leads all Tigers in exit velocity in spring training, and he launched his first homer on Saturday. Latest on Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Thats a warmup. Im like, Youre 45 years old. Torkelson was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on April 8, 2022, with the Detroit Tigers. How hard, in miles per hour, a fielder throws the ball. Undrafted after his four-year high school career in Northern California, Torkelson exploded onto the college baseball scene at Arizona State with one of the best freshman seasons ever. Leaving the game early, Spencer said, is pretty much a sin.. Note: This tells how many of this player's home runs would have been out Salt River Rafters activated 3B Spencer Torkelson. Lori and Rick are partners in the accounting firm they own, Torkelson & Associates CPAs, LLP, in Petaluma. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Many thanks to him. The reason they won so many times was their team chemistry, Torkelson said of the Giants. How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [23] He hit his first major league home run off Red Sox pitcher Austin Davis on April 13. All rights reserved. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Tigers Alternate Training Site. play. the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the Spencer Torkelson has 2 home runs this season and 10 home runs over his career. Spencer Torkelson is heading to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on July 11. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Only Rickie Weeks (.849 in 2001) and Jeremy Baltz (.771, 2010) posted higher freshman slugging percentages in the past 20 years. School: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ), Debut: I went into the cage for early work on my own, with a coach, and figured some things out. Instead, no team called his name for any of the 1,215 selections in that years MLB Draft. 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. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to Erie SeaWolves from West Michigan Whitecaps. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. What are you doing? Sure enough, hed run for 45 or 60 minutes just as a warmup. How much spin, in revolutions per minute, a pitch was The junior led the Pac-12 and was 19th nationally in slugging (.780) and was first in the league in OBP (.598/4th nationally) and in runs scored (24/3rd nationally). JasoN Beck: "Could Torkelson put it all together in 2023? Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Torkelson was selected first overall by the Tigers in the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. Spencer Torkelson was selected No. Im the best. Detroit Tigers selected the contract of 3B Spencer Torkelson, , and from Toledo Mud Hens. Torkelson has played 29 weekend series at ASU and homered at least once in 23 of those. Exceeded rookie limits during 2022 season, 2023 Contract Status: Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Spencer Torkelson was born in Petaluma, CA. Keibert Ruiz, C, Nationals: 89 13. How far off the mound, in feet, a pitcher releases the Placed on the Perfect Game Freshman All-America First Team. At public viewing parties for World Cup games, Spencer saw residents approach his uncle to shake hands, snap photos and express thanks. Spencer Torkelson's college career ended before he could finish rewriting Arizona State's record books, but the slugger could achieve something rarely done as this draft's top pick. He was the best at ASU. 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. pitch. 1 pick Torkelson's got the power, will to win: Chosen as a 3B, slugger says 'I'll take it and run with it'". Detroit Tigers invited non-roster 3B Spencer Torkelson to spring training. LAKELAND, Fla. Spencer Torkelson, the Detroit Tigers ' first baseman, concealed some of his emotions as he spoke to reporters for the first time as an official Major League Baseball player.. The third Sun Devil to be named Pac-12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Year, joining Ike Davis (2006) and Jason Kipnis (2008). Data Provided By Torkelson committed to Arizona State but was prepared to forgo his collegiate eligibility and turn professional. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. His six homers were 15th in the nation. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Jason Beck: "Here's everything you need to know about Torkelson". Its probably still a little too soon, he said. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. Not getting drafted out of high school? All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Spencer saw trading cards with his uncles picture on them. 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). Spencer also enjoyed soccer, Matthew's favorite team sport. Spencer Turnbull has played for 1 team, the Detroit Tigers. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1 pick has Guy Fieri in his corner". Detroit Tigers recalled 3B Spencer Torkelson, and from Toledo Mud Hens. You have to go out and take it.. Here's what to know about the Arizona State product: FAST FACTS MLB organization: Tigers Birthdate: Aug. 26, 1999 (Age 23 in 2022) 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. 3 prospect in the sport, according to MLB Pipeline, and an integral part of the Tigers promising rebuild. Torkelson was named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award in 2018 and 2019, only the second Sun Devil to do so twice. September 14, 2018 Spencer Torkelson was born on August 26, 1999. I dont bring it up. 4 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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). [24] On July 17, the Tigers optioned Torkelson to AAA Toledo. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. 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 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). 3B Spencer Torkelson assigned to West Michigan Whitecaps from Lakeland Flying Tigers. I dont know what they were then. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Detroit Tigers signed 3B Spencer Torkelson. as Active Spin. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. Season Projected to be arbitration eligible for the 2026 season. 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. That said, he was already a sensation in Little League in his hometown of Petaluma, CA, when he blasted a record 36 homers in his final season. I really persevered throughout that and built up those mental callouses, to where the next time Im 0-for-20, Im not going to freak out. But I wasnt going to wear a soccer outfit. August 26, 1999 September 18, 1992 Spencer didnt. of his glove and to the base on a stolen base or pickoff [1] During his high school baseball career, he batted .430 with 11 home runs and 99 runs batted in (RBIs). Many thanks to him. A batted ball with the perfect combination of exit Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. 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. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Or write about sports? 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. Find out more. I stayed busy and did what it took to feel like I was getting better. In fact, Bonds stardom at Arizona State was part of the reason Torkelson wanted to play there. SUMMARY 2023 Career WAR 0.0 -1.2 AB 83 But the slugging prospect's best offering on a tee came in the interview session afterward. The movement of a pitch is defined in inches, both in Do you have a sports website? Surpassed the previous Sun Devil freshman record of 11 home runs set by Barry Bonds in 1983 against Washington State. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. By late May, though, his swing was back. The Torkelsons didnt leave the ballpark early. Spencer Torkelson has 20 hits this season and 93 hits over his career. Jeff Seidel: "Inside the warehouse where Spencer Torkelson, likely No. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I was a 6-year-old. Torkelson an above-average defender at first base thanks to his impressive agility and good hands, as well as his strong work ethic to continue improving. 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. On the personal side, he is apparently a friend of Food Network host Guy Fieri, who tweeted his support for him way back in 2019, when Torkelson made the cover of Baseball America as the top slugging prospect in the amateur ranks. 1 pick Torkelson's got the power, will to win", "Tigers, top pick Torkelson agree to deal", "Spencer Torkelson on West Michigan Whitecaps' Opening Day roster", "Torkelson, Dingler earn Double-A promotion", "Detroit Tigers' top prospect Spencer Torkelson has mind-blowing day in Erie", "1 step closer: Torkelson, Greene to Triple-A", "No rest for Torkelson as Casa Grande graduate sets his sights on MLB", "Spencer Torkelson Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster", "Torkelson tallies his first Major League hit", "Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson hits first career MLB home run at Comerica Park", "Spencer Torkelson optioned to Triple-A Toledo", Major League Baseball number one overall draft picks, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spencer_Torkelson&oldid=1152533426, Arizona State Sun Devils baseball players, United States national baseball team players, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 30 April 2023, at 20:33.