Julio Borbon
Born: 2/20/1986 in Starkville, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 2009-06-29 | Final Game: 2016-08-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Julio Alberto Borbon
Biography
Julio Borbon was a professional baseball player known for his speed and versatility on the field. Born in 1986, he played in Major League Baseball from 2009 until 2016. Over the course of his career, Borbon appeared in 294 games, where he recorded 219 hits, including 8 home runs and 76 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .273. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped 47 bases, showcasing his agility and quickness.
Borbon's career unfolded during a period marked by the rise of advanced analytics in baseball, which increasingly valued speed and on-base skills. As a position player, he often utilized his speed to create opportunities for his team, both on the bases and in the outfield. Throughout his time in the majors, Borbon contributed to various teams, leaving a lasting impression with his energetic playing style and reliable performance. His journey through the league highlights the importance of speed and athleticism, as well as the evolving strategies that characterize the modern game.
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 | 0.273 | 0.318 | 0.347 | 0.665 | -1276.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 46 | 157 | 30 | 49 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 28 | 0.312 | 203.3 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 137 | 438 | 60 | 121 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 42 | 15 | 19 | 59 | 0.276 | -957.7 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 32 | 89 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0.270 | -152.1 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 72 | 104 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 0.202 | -369.8 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | -369.8 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 6 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.308 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | WS | TEX | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2010 | ALCS | TEX | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2010 | ALDS1 | TEX | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 220 | 184 | 493 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TEX | OF | 20 | 17 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | TEX | OF | 133 | 122 | 337 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | TEX | OF | 32 | 28 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | OF | 29 | 13 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | BAL | OF | 6 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 29 |
| Center Field | 184 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $496,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $490,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $600,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,586,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 2005, 2006, 2007 |