Pedro Borbon
Born: 11/15/1967 in Mao, Valverde, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1992-10-02 | Final Game: 2003-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Pedro Felix Borbon
Biography
Pedro Borbón, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from his debut on October 2, 1992, until his retirement on August 15, 2003. Known for his distinctive pitching style, Borbón played a vital role in the bullpens of several Major League Baseball teams during an era characterized by offensive prowess and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 16-16, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. He struck out 224 batters and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a reliever and a spot starter.
Borbon's journey through the majors included stints with teams that benefited from his versatility on the mound. His contributions came during a time when pitchers faced increasing pressure to adapt to the high-scoring environment of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, Borbón's resilience and adaptability made him a reliable option in various pitching roles, solidifying his place in the history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 16 | 368 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 271.0 | 259 | 141 | 33 | 134 | 224 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 21.60 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 32.0 | 29 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 3.09 | 733.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36.0 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 31 | 2.75 | 1934.6 |
| 1999 | LAD | NL | 4 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.7 | 39 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 4.09 | - |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41.7 | 45 | 30 | 38 | 29 | 6.48 | -1711.0 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.3 | 48 | 22 | 12 | 45 | 3.71 | 277.5 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 3 | 2 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.7 | 41 | 23 | 19 | 39 | 5.50 | -665.9 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 4.97 | -534.7 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 20.25 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | 43 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAD | NL | 70 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | HOU | NL | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1995 | WS | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NLDS1 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 1995 | WS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 368 | 0 | 19 | 39 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | ATL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | ATL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | ATL | P | 41 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | ATL | P | 43 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | LAN | P | 70 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TOR | P | 59 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | TOR | P | 71 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | HOU | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | TOR | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SLN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 368 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $1,650,000 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | $800,000 |
| 1999 | LAN | NL | $375,000 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | $195,000 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | $185,000 |
| 1996 | ATL | NL | $142,500 |
| 1995 | ATL | NL | $111,500 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,068,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Junior College | Paris | TX | 1986, 1987, 1988 |