Jeff Torborg, Former Mets Manager and World Series Champion, Passes Away at 83

Westfield: Jeff Torborg, the former Mets manager and player, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. He had been dealing with Parkinson’s disease since 2010, but the exact cause of death hasn’t been shared.Torborg was well-known in baseball circles. He caught three no-hitters during his playing days and was part of the 1965 World Series-winning Dodgers team. He managed several teams, including the Mets, White Sox, and Marlins.

Frank Thomas, a Hall of Famer, shared his condolences on social media, remembering Torborg as his first big league manager. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity Torborg gave him to shine in the game.

As a player, Torborg was a backup catcher with a .214 batting average and eight home runs over his career. He had the unique honor of catching no-hitters from legends like Sandy Koufax and Nolan Ryan.

Torborg’s time with the Mets began in 1992, but he was let go early in the 1993 season. He also spent nearly a decade coaching with the Yankees. He always felt he could have done more with the Mets, reflecting on the challenges he faced.