2025 Report Card: Luis Torrens, C

Luis Torren

Player Data: 29 (05/02/1997) B/T: R/R

Primary Stats: 92 G, 283 PA, .226/.284/.345/.629, 59 H, 14 2B, 5 HR, 29 RBI, 19 BB
Advanced Stats: 79 WRC+, 19.8% K%, 6.7% BB%, .270 BABIP, .278 wOBA, .350 xwOBA, 11 DRS, 10 FRV, 1.6 fWAR

2025 Salary: $1.5 million

2025 Review

Going into the 2025 season, Luis Torrens entered as the primary backup to the young Francisco Alvarez, who was looking to rebound after a challenging 2024 campaign. However, Alvarez dealt with stretches of both inconsistency and injury, which led to a much larger role for Torrens. He ended up appearing in 93 games and logging 283 plate appearances—his heaviest workload since his age-25 season with the Mariners in 2021.

Torrens did enjoy a promising start at the plate, particularly stepping into a larger role when Alvarez was dealing with injuries early in the season. During this initial stretch, he proved to be a competent bat, hitting .272/.362/.424 through the end of May. This early showing suggested he could be more than capable offensively, for a backup catcher.

However, after that strong initial period, his offensive production saw a noticeable drop-off for the remainder of the campaign. From June onward, Torrens’ slash line dipped significantly, sitting at just .201/.237/.302 for the rest of the season. This decline in hitting efficiency proved that while he could potentially hold his own, his bat was not the game-changing component of his profile. He ultimately reverted to expected levels for a defense-first backup.

In stark contrast to his sporadic offensive contributions, Torrens’ defense was consistently excellent and arguably ranked among the league’s best. He was a constant threat to the opponent’s running game and consistently earned high marks for his overall work behind the plate. Torrens was recently named a Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalist.

The most impressive aspect of his defense was his ability to control the running game. Torrens led Major League Baseball with the highest caught stealing percentage for a catcher. He successfully gunned down 20 of the 49 would-be base stealers who tested his arm, a remarkable rate of 41%. This elite level of performance essentially neutralized a major component of opposing offenses.

Torrens’s glove work during the 2025 season was brilliant beyond the traditional statistics. He posted a Fielding Run Value (FRV) of 10 and 11 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS). His FRV placed him sixth among all catchers in the majors, while his DRS was even better, ranking him third in the majors. Overall, his exceptional caught-stealing rate put him in the 100th percentile, and his pop time was measured to be in the 97th percentile. He also contributed four runs in framing value, which was good for the 82nd percentile.

2026 Preview

Torrens is projected to return to his role as the backup catcher in 2026. He’ll serve as a capable understudy to the Mets’ budding star in Alvarez. Torrens has solidified his place on the Mets roster primarily due to his brilliant defense, which the team should view as an indispensable asset. He’ll give the Mets a trusted defensive option behind the dish when Alvarez needs rest or deals with the wear and tear of a 162-game season—an important factor given Alvarez’s recent injury history.

In essence, Torrens will handle one of the more vital backup roles on the roster, with stability being his primary responsibility. If he continues to post strong defensive metrics, as he did in 2025, he’ll play a key role in the Mets’ success by protecting Alvarez and allowing him the recovery time needed to stay healthy and productive over the full 2026 campaign.

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