Joe Borchard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2007)
Joe Borchard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007 for the Chicago White Sox, the Seattle Mariners, and the Florida Marlins, a span of 6 seasons. In 301 career games, he hit .205 with 147 hits, 26 home runs, and 77 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-02
- Last Game
- 2007-08-05
Full name: Joseph Edward Borchard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 716 | 89 | 147 | 23 | 2 | 26 | 77 | 5 | 74 | 222 | .205 | .284 | .352 | .636 | -1,882 |
Career AVG .205 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.
Career SLG .352 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.
Career OPS .636 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 16.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CHA | AL | 16 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHA | AL | 16 | 49 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -291.1 |
| 2004 | CHA | AL | 63 | 201 | 26 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 57 | .174 | .266 (-35%) | .335 (-26%) | .427 (-21%) | .762 (-23%) | -794.3 |
| 2005 | CHA | AL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .417 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 108 | 230 | 30 | 53 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 66 | .230 | .269 (-14%) | .336 (-4%) | .431 (-7%) | .768 (-6%) | 0.0 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | 85 | 179 | 20 | 35 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 21 | 60 | .196 | .268 (-27%) | .335 (-14%) | .422 (-26%) | .758 (-21%) | -600.2 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 301 | 716 | 89 | 147 | 23 | 2 | 26 | 77 | 5 | 74 | 222 | .205 | — | — | — | — | -1,686 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (301 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 154 | 343 | 38 | 69 | 15 | 38 | .201 |
| Away | 147 | 373 | 51 | 78 | 11 | 39 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-05 | MIA | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-04 | MIA | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-03 | MIA | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-02 | MIA | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-31 | MIA | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-26 | MIA | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-25 | MIA | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-24 | MIA | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-07-23 | MIA | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-07-21 | MIA | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 148 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
Joe Borchard's recorded salaries total $711,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Borchard's career ran from 2002 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | FLO | NL | $380,000 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | $331,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $711,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Joe Borchard: the record in brief
The profile opens with Joe Borchard's first major league game on September 2, 2002; the last one listed came on August 5, 2007. By club, Borchard's seasons break down as the Chicago White Sox (2002 through 2005), the Seattle Mariners (2006), and the Florida Marlins (2006 through 2007). Listed as an outfielder, Borchard switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 230 pounds. The birth record reads November 25, 1978, in Panorama City, CA, USA. On the record, Joe Borchard was born Joseph Edward Borchard.
In 301 games and 716 at bats, Borchard batted .205 with 147 hits, along with 26 home runs and 77 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .284 and .352 give Borchard a career OPS of .636. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Borchard's .205 average sits 22.7% below it. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 2006. 2006 produced Borchard's most hits, 53 of them for the Florida Marlins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 2006, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Borchard
- What years did Joe Borchard play?
- Joe Borchard played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007.
- Was Joe Borchard a pitcher?
- No. Joe Borchard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Joe Borchard hit?
- Joe Borchard hit 26 career home runs with 147 hits.
- What teams did Joe Borchard play for?
- Joe Borchard played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2002–2005), the Seattle Mariners (2006), and the Florida Marlins (2006–2007).
- What were Joe Borchard's career stats?
- In 301 games, Joe Borchard had 147 hits, 26 home runs, 77 RBI, 89 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .205 batting average.
- How much did Joe Borchard earn in his career?
- Joe Borchard's recorded salaries total $711,000 over 2 seasons, 2006 to 2007. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Borchard's career ran from 2002 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005.
- What was Joe Borchard's salary?
- Joe Borchard's last recorded salary was $380,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $380,000, in 2007, and his lowest was $331,000, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2007.
- What position did Joe Borchard play?
- Joe Borchard played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Borchard and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Borchard was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 230 pounds.
- How many home runs did Joe Borchard hit each season?
- Joe Borchard's home runs by season: 2 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 9 in 2004, 0 in 2005, 10 in 2006, and 4 in 2007. His most in one season was 10, in 2006.
- What was Joe Borchard's career batting average?
- Joe Borchard batted .205 over his career, with 147 hits in 716 at bats.
- How many RBI did Joe Borchard have?
- Joe Borchard drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is Joe Borchard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Borchard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.