HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- After a successful first season with the Tri-State Coal Cats, former Major League pitcher Salomón Torres will return as the team’s pitching coach for the 2025 season, the Coal Cats announced.
“I’m thrilled to return to the Coal Cats as their pitching coach,” Torres said. “It’s an incredible opportunity once again to work with talented young athletes and help them develop their skills both on and off the field. I’m looking forward to a season filled with growth, teamwork and passion for the game. Let’s go Gatos!!!”
In 2024, Torres played a key role in developing the team’s young pitching staff. His guidance helped several pitchers take significant steps forward in their development.
“Salomón’s leadership and wealth of experience were vital to the success of our pitching staff in 2024,” Coal Cats general manager Christian Palmer said. “We’re thrilled to have him back for 2025, as his passion for the game and ability to connect with our pitchers make him a key part of our team’s continued growth.”
A former Major League pitcher, Torres enjoyed a successful career with the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers over his 12-year MLB career. Torres has been involved in coaching since his retirement, bringing decades of pitching knowledge to every player he works with.
In addition to his time in the Majors, Torres coached in the Dominican Summer League for the Expos after his initial retirement in 1997 before making a comeback in 2002 with the Pirates. Over his career, he accumulated a 4.31 ERA in 847.1 innings, including a career-high 121 innings in 2003. Torres also represented the Dominican Republic in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
The remainder of the Coal Cats’ coaching staff will be announced in the coming weeks.
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