Red Borom
Born: 10/30/1915 in Spartanburg, SC, USA
Died: 1/7/2011 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-04-23 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Edward Jones Borom
Biography
Red Borom, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from April 23, 1944, to September 30, 1945, a period marked by the impact of World War II on the sport, which saw many star players enlisted in the military. Borom appeared in 62 games over his brief career, where he showcased his skills primarily as a utility player.
Throughout his time in the major leagues, Borom recorded 36 hits, contributing to a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 10 runs and demonstrated speed on the bases with 4 stolen bases. Although his career was short-lived, Borom's presence in the game during a challenging era for baseball reflects the resilience and adaptability of players who took the field during those years. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, are a testament to the depth of talent present in the league during a time when many players were absent from the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 144 | 20 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0.250 | 0.294 | 0.278 | 0.572 | -252.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | AL | 7 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | DET | AL | 55 | 130 | 19 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 0.269 | -252.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | DET | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 32 | 0 | 67 | 96 | 6 | 16 |
| 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | DET | 2B | 4 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1944 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | DET | 2B | 28 | 0 | 62 | 82 | 5 | 15 |
| 1945 | DET | 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | DET | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 32 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Shortstop | 3 |