Dave Borkowski
Born: 2/7/1977 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-07-17 | Final Game: 2008-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: David Richard Borkowski
Biography
Dave Borkowski, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily from 1999 to 2008. Over the course of his career, Borkowski appeared in games for several teams, showcasing his abilities on the mound during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven era. He finished his career with a record of 13-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.87, contributing a total of 265 strikeouts to his teams.
Borkowski was known for his versatility as a pitcher, having served both as a starter and a reliever throughout his time in the league. His lone save and overall performance reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during his era, which witnessed significant changes in hitting techniques and strategies. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Borkowski left a mark in the baseball community, remembered for his determination and commitment to the game. His journey through MLB underscored the experiences of many players navigating the complexities of professional baseball in the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 20 | 181 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 346.3 | 392 | 226 | 48 | 148 | 265 | 5.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | AL | 2 | 6 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.7 | 86 | 52 | 40 | 50 | 6.10 | -1048.5 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 21.94 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 30 | 6.37 | -462.9 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 65 | 32 | 15 | 45 | 5.14 | 942.3 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 70 | 37 | 23 | 52 | 4.69 | 735.2 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 5 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.7 | 76 | 41 | 34 | 63 | 5.15 | -91.3 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 54 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 7.50 | -1790.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | AL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 181 | 21 | 27 | 46 | 8 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | DET | P | 17 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | DET | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | BAL | P | 17 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | HOU | P | 40 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | HOU | P | 64 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | HOU | P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 181 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $800,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $575,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,575,000 | ||