Twisters welcome new player

Joe De Pinto is the newest member of the Torrington Twisters.
De Pinto was an infielder as a freshman at the University of Southern California, according to the USC athletic Web site. De Pinto started 34 games and appeared in 42 overall, hitting .203. In 118 at bats, De Pinto had eight doubles, drew 14 walks and finished in a tie for second on the team with five sacrifice hits.
De Pinto started his first game for Torrington Saturday night in an exhibition game against Team China at Fuessenich Park. De Pinto had a bunt single down the third base line in his first at bat. In the field, De Pinto had four put outs.