JEFF TORBORG Documentary Streaming on YouTube

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Message from Dale Torborg:

I am incredibly excited to announce that a new documentary film chronicling the
life and career of my father, Jeff Torborg, will be released on YouTube on Sept. 4, 2025. Jeff Torborg: A Wonderful Baseball Life is directed by filmmaker, Matt Flesch, who previously directed the documentary film Last Comiskey.

On behalf of the Torborg family, we thank Matt profoundly for his amazing work,
which tells the story of my father’s baseball journey with heart and eloquence, through my father’s own words as well as those of Ron Guidry, Nolan Ryan, Don Drysdale, Ozzie Guillen, Buddy Bell, Kevin Millar, Ryan Dempster, Claire Smith, Gary Thorne, Joe Moeller, Dave “Snake” Sabo and many more. Matt’s film captures the extraordinary class, kindness, and humility my father displayed throughout his 40+ years in Major League Baseball as a player, coach, manager, and broadcaster, as well as his 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, which he faced without complaint and with an amazing sense of humor.

In short, we believe that Matt “hit it out of the park” with this film, which highlights
both the impressive highs and crushing lows of my father’s baseball career and life journey. Indeed, our family is sincerely honored that Matt chose my father as the subject of his latest film, which we will forever cherish as an incredible tribute to a true gentleman and an incredible husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
 
We sincerely hope that you all enjoy this film!
 
Best,
 
Dale Torborg

Jeff Torborg: A Wonderful Baseball Life traces Torborg’s journey from his Rutgers beginnings to memorable moments as a major league catcher—such as catching Sandy Koufax’s perfect game—and later as a manager of teams including the Indians, Yankees, White Sox, Mets, Expos, and Marlins. Featuring stories from baseball legends, colleagues, and family, the film reveals Torborg’s grit, humility, and optimism through both triumphs and challenges, highlighting his leadership and enduring commitment to others. More than a chronicle of baseball history, it’s a heartfelt portrait of perseverance, character, and living life with purpose.

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