Toby Borland
Born: 5/29/1969 in Ruston, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-05-27 | Final Game: 2004-06-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 186 lbs
Full name: Toby Shawn Borland
Biography
Toby Borland was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1994 to 2004. Born in 1969, Borland made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was seeing significant changes, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving strategies of pitching. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 11-9 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. He was known for his ability to strike out hitters, finishing with a total of 211 strikeouts, while also contributing to his teams with 8 saves.
Borland's playing style combined a mix of solid command and a competitive spirit, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of various lineups throughout his career. He played in an era that was marked by a transition in pitching approaches, where bullpens became increasingly important and pitchers were often called upon to adapt to high-octane offenses. Although he may not have accumulated gaudy statistics compared to some of his contemporaries, Borland's contributions on the mound were significant, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 9 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 269.7 | 263 | 125 | 23 | 146 | 211 | 4.17 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34.3 | 31 | 9 | 14 | 26 | 2.36 | 815.8 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 74.0 | 81 | 31 | 37 | 59 | 3.77 | 1338.5 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 7 | 3 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.7 | 83 | 41 | 43 | 76 | 4.07 | 700.4 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.3 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 6.07 | -675.1 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5.00 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10.80 | - |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 5.27 | - |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1.86 | - |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 5.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.077 | 0.083 | 0.160 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PHI | NL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | 50 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 69 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIA | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | MIA | NL | 18 | 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 | 207 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | PHI | P | 24 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PHI | P | 50 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 69 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYN | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ANA | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | FLO | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | FLO | P | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | FLO | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 207 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $262,500 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $175,000 |
| 1995 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1994 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $655,500 | ||