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PITTSBURGH PIRATES
AGE: 35
POSITION: Pitcher
BIRTHPLACE: Dominican Republic
RESIDES: Pittsburgh, PA
SCHOOL: Centro Academico (DR) High School
PERSONAL: Wife Belkis, two daughters
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Salomon Torres is always the first to volunteer to participate in Piratesponsored
community activities and events. But his philanthropy extends far
beyond the Pittsburgh area. He has funded the construction of two baseball
training facilities in the Dominican Republic. These centers are not only a
place for children and the community, but also where professional teams
practice. Every off-season, Salomon goes back to DR to participate and teach
in camps for children. He collects equipment, clothes, uniforms, etc. from his
teammates throughout the season to take down with him to give to the kids.
Working with Dick's Sporting Goods this past year, he convinced them to make
a significant donation of coaches kits for the center. He even made a video of
his last visit to show to his teammates so they would understand where their
donations went and how much they meant to the kids. Salomon is developing
a charitable fantasy camp that he plans to have at one of the centers during
the off-season. He is also in the process of securing an ambulance for his
hometown's hospital. He recently moved his entire family to Pittsburgh so his
daughters could start school here and be with him. His brought his daughter's
entire first grade class, along with parents and siblings, to a Pirates game.
In his fifth season with the Pirates, Salomon Torres led all Major league
pitchers in appearances. He also led NL relievers in innings pitched.
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