Julio Borbon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2016)
Julio Borbon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016 for the Texas Rangers, the Chicago Cubs, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 8 seasons. In 294 career games, he hit .273 with 219 hits, 8 home runs, and 76 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-06-29
- Last Game
- 2016-08-27
Full name: Julio Alberto Borbon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 802 | 112 | 219 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 76 | 47 | 49 | 121 | .273 | .318 | .347 | .665 | -1,031 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career OPS .665 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 46 | 157 | 30 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 28 | .312 | .262 (+19%) | .332 (+13%) | .417 (-1%) | .750 (+5%) | 203.3 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 137 | 438 | 60 | 121 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 15 | 19 | 59 | .276 | .257 (+7%) | .325 (-5%) | .402 (-16%) | .728 (-11%) | -763.9 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 32 | 89 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 9 | .270 | .255 (+6%) | .320 (-5%) | .399 (-13%) | .719 (-9%) | -143.6 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 72 | 104 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 22 | .202 | .253 (-20%) | .317 (-10%) | .396 (-30%) | .714 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 6 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 294 | 802 | 112 | 219 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 76 | 47 | 49 | 121 | .273 | — | — | — | — | -704 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (294 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 148 | 405 | 59 | 115 | 4 | 46 | .284 |
| Away | 146 | 397 | 53 | 104 | 4 | 30 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-27 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-24 | BAL | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-23 | BAL | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-22 | BAL | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-21 | BAL | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-20 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-02 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-01 | CHC | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-31 | CHC | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-30 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 184 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
Salary History
Julio Borbon's recorded salaries total $1,586,000 over 3 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Borbon's career ran from 2009 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $496,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $490,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $600,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,586,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Julio Borbon: the record in brief
Julio Borbon's major league career runs from a debut on June 29, 2009 to a final game on August 27, 2016. Borbon played for the Texas Rangers (2009 through 2013), the Chicago Cubs (2013), and the Baltimore Orioles (2016). Borbon, born on February 20, 1986, in Starkville, MS, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 0 inches and 195 pounds. Julio Borbon was the playing name; the full given name is Julio Alberto.
In 294 games and 802 at bats, Borbon batted .273 with 219 hits, along with 8 homers, 76 RBI, and 47 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .318 and the slugging percentage .347, for an OPS of .665. Set against a .257 league average for the same years, Borbon's .273 average sits 6.4% above it. 2010 produced Borbon's most hits, 121 of them for the Texas Rangers. 2010 brought the most runs batted in, 42. In 2010, a season of regular play, Borbon hit .276 while the league hit .257. Apart from 2013, each compared season finished above the league average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Julio Borbon
- What years did Julio Borbon play?
- Julio Borbon played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2016.
- Was Julio Borbon a pitcher?
- No. Julio Borbon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Julio Borbon hit?
- Julio Borbon hit 8 career home runs with 219 hits.
- What teams did Julio Borbon play for?
- Julio Borbon played for 3 teams: the Texas Rangers (2009–2011, 2013), the Chicago Cubs (2013), and the Baltimore Orioles (2016).
- What were Julio Borbon's career stats?
- In 294 games, Julio Borbon had 219 hits, 8 home runs, 76 RBI, 112 runs, and 47 stolen bases, with a .273 batting average.
- How much did Julio Borbon earn in his career?
- Julio Borbon's recorded salaries total $1,586,000 over 3 seasons, 2010 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Borbon's career ran from 2009 to 2016. No salary is recorded for 2009 and 2016.
- What was Julio Borbon's salary?
- Julio Borbon's last recorded salary was $496,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $600,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $490,000, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2010 to 2013.
- What position did Julio Borbon play?
- Julio Borbon played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Julio Borbon and how much did he weigh?
- Julio Borbon was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Julio Borbon hit each season?
- Julio Borbon's home runs by season: 4 in 2009, 3 in 2010, 0 in 2011, 1 in 2013, and 0 in 2016. His most in one season was 4, in 2009.
- What was Julio Borbon's career batting average?
- Julio Borbon batted .273 over his career, with 219 hits in 802 at bats.
- How many RBI did Julio Borbon have?
- Julio Borbon drove in 76 runs in his career.
- Is Julio Borbon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Julio Borbon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.