Spent three years in program but only appeared in 78 total games due to COVID cancellations. Played a full 57-game season in 2019, appeared in 21 games in 2020 before the pandemic began, and NMJC did not play in 2021 despite most baseball programs returning to action.
In his only season not interrupted by the pandemic, the Thunderbirds won a Region 5 Championship and qualified for the 2019 Junior College World Series.
Was a first-team all-conference pick in 2019, hitting .361 with 28 extra-base hits including a team-high 12 home runs. Also swiped 12 bases and walked 34 times.
Summer Leagues
2021: Mankato MoonDogs | Northwoods League | Mankato, Minn.
Americas HS
El Paso, Texas
A 33rd-round selection of the Boston Red Sox in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Was an all-state selection and District 1-6A MVP as a senior in 2018.
Also played for the AZ Yankees Scout Team, winning a Baseball's Next Level Championship.
Personal
Parents are Adrian and Laura Torres.
Off the field, enjoys going to the gym, hanging out with friends, listening to music and playing video games.
Chose GCU for the "great baseball program and coaches, and I love the Arizona weather."
His favorite TV shows are Prison Break, Outer Banks and All American.
His career goals include playing in Major League Baseball or teaching science and coaching baseball.
Favorite pro sports teams are the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Lakers.
Favorite athletes to watch growing up include Mike Trout, LeBron James and David Wright.