Wes Torrez begins his first season with the ThunderBolts and his first as a professional in 2013. He signed with the Bolts on August 1, 2013. Wes comes to Windy City from Division I Jacksonville University, where he finished a two-year career with a 2-6 record and 6.18 ERA in 25 games (11 starts). Prior to attending Jacksonville, he spent a season at Johnson County Community College, going 5-5 with a 3.34 ERA in 14 games (ten starts). He also spent a year at High Point University, going 0-2 with a 10.91 ERA in 13 games. Torrez's father, Mike won 185 games over an 188-year Major League career. Wes attended Naperville North High School in Naperville, Illinois.