Jeff Torborg Stats & Facts

Jeff Torborg Stats & Facts

    Jeff Torborg Position: CatcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right6-0, 195lb (183cm, 88kg)Born: November 26, 1941 (Age: 78-343d) in Plainfield, NJHigh School: Westfield HS (Westfield, NJ)Schools: Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ), Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick, NJ)Debut: May 10, 1964 (Age 22-166d, 9,856th in MLB history)vs. SFG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1973 (Age 31-307d)vs. MIN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI,…

Florida Marlins sold to former Expos owner Jeffrey Loria

2002 – One day after the acquisition of the Montreal Expos by Major League Baseball as a result of the sale of the Florida Marlins to former Expos owner Jeffrey Loria, a number of personnel changes are announced: the Expos name Frank Robinson as manager, Tony Tavares as president of the club and Omar Minaya as the major leagues’ first Hispanic general manager; south of the border, former Expos manager Jeff Torborg will manage the Marlins with former Expos’ interim general manager Larry Beinfest as the GM and David Samson taking over the duties of team president.

The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager

The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager

The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager. Chicago’s new skipper, who will be named the American League Manager of the Year in 1990, will see his club finish second twice during his three-year tenure in the Windy City, before leaving the team for a short-lived position managing the Mets.

Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball’s first black manager

Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball’s first black manager

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 19, 1977, the Cleveland Indians fire Frank Robinson, major league baseball’s first black manager. The Indians, in fourth place with a record of 26-31, hire coach Jeff Torborg as Robinson’s replacement. Robinson will receive his next managing job…

California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter 

California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12 and hurls his first career no-hitter 

California’s Nolan Ryan strikes out 12, including the side in the 1st, and hurls his first career no-hitter in beating Kansas City, 3 – 0. For C Jeff Torborg, it is his third no-hitter. SS Rudy Meoli preserves the no-no with a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in the 8th. It is the first of a record seven no-hitters the “Ryan Express” will throw during his career, including another one in two months.