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Gleyber Torres returned to The Bronx for the first time as a visitor, and the Yankees and their fans welcomed their former infielder with a tribute video during Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers.
Batting second for Detroit, Torres was acknowledged by the Yankee Stadium crowd with a nice ovation before his first at-bat. Torres stepped off and tipped his helmet to the fans.
Before the start of the second inning, the Yankees played the aforementioned tribute video showcasing Torres' career in pinstripes. From his call-up in 2018 to his numerous big hits and heroic defensive plays throughout his seven-year career with the Yankees.
Torres signed with the Tigers on a one-year deal after seven years with the Yankees. Although Torres expressed interest in returning to the Yankees, it was clear New York was ready to move on.
Although Torres' tenure in The Bronx ended suddenly, he was very good in his career in pinstripes. Torres slashed .265/.334/.441 with an OPS of .774 in seven seasons. He also smashed 138 home runs while amassing two All-Star selections and placing third in Rookie of the Year voting in 2018. That season, Torres hit .271 with 24 home runs and 77 RBI. The next season, Torres had the best year of his career, hitting 38 homers and driving in 90 RBI, both career highs. In addition to his second consecutive All-Star selection, he finished 17th in MVP voting.
Torres' final year with the Yankees saw him hit .257 with 15 homers and 63 RBI, and help New York win its first AL pennant since 2009.
In his first year with the Tigers, Torres was voted to his third All-Star Game. Entering Tuesday's game, Torres is slashing .259/.362/.396 with an OPS of .758 to go along with his 15 homers and 66 RBI. He's helped Detroit to the best record in the American League.
"He's been a key part of their season and why they're in first place over there," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Torres prior to Tuesday's game.
The Yankees skipper was asked what kind of reception he expected Torres to receive from the Yankees fans, and Boone said, "a good one."
"I would expect that. He certainly deserves that," he said.
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Batting second for Detroit, Torres was acknowledged by the Yankee Stadium crowd with a nice ovation before his first at-bat. Torres stepped off and tipped his helmet to the fans.
Before the start of the second inning, the Yankees played the aforementioned tribute video showcasing Torres' career in pinstripes. From his call-up in 2018 to his numerous big hits and heroic defensive plays throughout his seven-year career with the Yankees.
Torres signed with the Tigers on a one-year deal after seven years with the Yankees. Although Torres expressed interest in returning to the Yankees, it was clear New York was ready to move on.
Although Torres' tenure in The Bronx ended suddenly, he was very good in his career in pinstripes. Torres slashed .265/.334/.441 with an OPS of .774 in seven seasons. He also smashed 138 home runs while amassing two All-Star selections and placing third in Rookie of the Year voting in 2018. That season, Torres hit .271 with 24 home runs and 77 RBI. The next season, Torres had the best year of his career, hitting 38 homers and driving in 90 RBI, both career highs. In addition to his second consecutive All-Star selection, he finished 17th in MVP voting.
Torres' final year with the Yankees saw him hit .257 with 15 homers and 63 RBI, and help New York win its first AL pennant since 2009.
In his first year with the Tigers, Torres was voted to his third All-Star Game. Entering Tuesday's game, Torres is slashing .259/.362/.396 with an OPS of .758 to go along with his 15 homers and 66 RBI. He's helped Detroit to the best record in the American League.
"He's been a key part of their season and why they're in first place over there," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of Torres prior to Tuesday's game.
The Yankees skipper was asked what kind of reception he expected Torres to receive from the Yankees fans, and Boone said, "a good one."
"I would expect that. He certainly deserves that," he said.
Continue reading...
