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Borzello is the [[godson]] of former Major League manager [[Joe Torre]], who was friends with Borzello's father.<ref>Borzello was born in New York and raised in L.A. He attended University of New Mexico and graduated with a B.A. In Communication Arts from California Lutheran University [http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spken0219,0,1778891.story ]{{dead link|date=April 2013}}</ref><ref name="latimes1997">{{cite web|author=DAVE DESMOND |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1997/aug/21/sports/sp-24671 |title=From the Bushes to Yankee Bullpen |work= Los Angeles Times |date=1997-08-21 |accessdate=2013-04-24}}</ref> His sister, Keri Borzello, was an NCAA Women's College World Series participant in 1994, as a catcher and first baseman for the Missouri Tigers. She later transferred to UCLA after a career ending rotator cuff injury.
Borzello is the [[godson]] of former Major League manager [[Joe Torre]], who was friends with Borzello's father.<ref>Borzello was born in New York and raised in L.A. He attended University of New Mexico and graduated with a B.A. In Communication Arts from California Lutheran University [http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spken0219,0,1778891.story ]{{dead link|date=April 2013}}</ref><ref name="latimes1997">{{cite web|author=DAVE DESMOND |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1997/aug/21/sports/sp-24671 |title=From the Bushes to Yankee Bullpen |work= Los Angeles Times |date=1997-08-21 |accessdate=2013-04-24}}</ref> His sister, Keri Borzello, was an NCAA Women's College World Series participant in 1994, as a catcher and first baseman for the Missouri Tigers. She later transferred to UCLA after a career ending rotator cuff injury.


Early in his life, a then-12-year-old Borzello had been serving as a [[batboy]] for the [[Atlanta Braves]] - at that time, managed by Torre - and found himself in the middle of a series of brawls between the Braves and the visiting [[San Diego Padres]] on August 12, 1984 at [[Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium]]. "When the fans started throwing stuff and jumped onto the field, I was like, 'OK, I gotta get out of here,' Borzello later said.<ref>[http://www.nctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/mlb/padres/article_e308dd18-6149-5a9f-beb7-1d02fe053267.html NC Times] retrieved 10th March 2011</ref>
Early in his life, a then-12-year-old Borzello had been serving as a [[batboy]] for the [[Atlanta Braves]] - at that time, managed by Torre - and found himself in the middle of a series of brawls between the Braves and the visiting [[San Diego Padres]] on August 12, 1984 at [[Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium]]. "When the fans started throwing stuff and jumped onto the field, I was like, 'OK, I gotta get out of here,' Borzello later said.<ref>[http://www.nctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/mlb/padres/article_e308dd18-6149-5a9f-beb7-1d02fe053267.html NC Times] {{wayback|url=http://www.nctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/mlb/padres/article_e308dd18-6149-5a9f-beb7-1d02fe053267.html |date=20100418201503 }} retrieved 10th March 2011</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Borzello is a graduate of [[William Howard Taft High School (Los Angeles, California)|Taft High School]] in Woodland Hills, California and [[California Lutheran University]].<ref name="latimes1997"/>
Borzello is a graduate of [[William Howard Taft High School (Los Angeles, California)|Taft High School]] in Woodland Hills, California and [[California Lutheran University]].<ref name="latimes1997"/>
He played [[catcher]] in [[minor league baseball]] for the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] farm system from 1991–94, never getting above class A.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/B/Mike-Borzello.shtml |title=Mike Borzello Statistics (1991-1994) |publisher=The Baseball Cube |date= |accessdate=2013-04-24}}</ref>
He played [[catcher]] in [[minor league baseball]] for the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] farm system from 1991–94, never getting above class A.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/B/Mike-Borzello.shtml |title=Mike Borzello Statistics (1991-1994) |publisher=The Baseball Cube |date= |accessdate=2013-04-24 }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


In 1996, after his playing career ended, Torre offered him a job with the [[New York Yankees]] as bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher,<ref name="latimes1997"/> Mike earned 4 World Series rings with the New York Yankees during the 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons and earned 1 ring with the Cubs during the 2016 season.
In 1996, after his playing career ended, Torre offered him a job with the [[New York Yankees]] as bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher,<ref name="latimes1997"/> Mike earned 4 World Series rings with the New York Yankees during the 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons and earned 1 ring with the Cubs during the 2016 season.

Revision as of 03:21, 30 November 2016

Mike Borzello
Borzello with the Cubs in 2016
Chicago Cubs – No. 58
Catcher / Infielder / Pitcher / Coach
Born: (1970-08-14) August 14, 1970 (age 53)
Yonkers, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Michael Ross "Mike" Borzello (born August 14, 1970) is a Major League catching coach for the Chicago Cubs.

Early life

Borzello is the godson of former Major League manager Joe Torre, who was friends with Borzello's father.[1][2] His sister, Keri Borzello, was an NCAA Women's College World Series participant in 1994, as a catcher and first baseman for the Missouri Tigers. She later transferred to UCLA after a career ending rotator cuff injury.

Early in his life, a then-12-year-old Borzello had been serving as a batboy for the Atlanta Braves - at that time, managed by Torre - and found himself in the middle of a series of brawls between the Braves and the visiting San Diego Padres on August 12, 1984 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. "When the fans started throwing stuff and jumped onto the field, I was like, 'OK, I gotta get out of here,' Borzello later said.[3]

Career

Borzello is a graduate of Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California and California Lutheran University.[2] He played catcher in minor league baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals farm system from 1991–94, never getting above class A.[4]

In 1996, after his playing career ended, Torre offered him a job with the New York Yankees as bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher,[2] Mike earned 4 World Series rings with the New York Yankees during the 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2000 seasons and earned 1 ring with the Cubs during the 2016 season.

When Torre left the Yankees for the Dodgers in 2007, he brought Borzello with him as catching instructor.[5] In 2011 he left the Dodgers to join the Cubs as a coach, working with the catchers and scouting.[6]

References

  1. ^ Borzello was born in New York and raised in L.A. He attended University of New Mexico and graduated with a B.A. In Communication Arts from California Lutheran University [1][dead link]
  2. ^ a b c DAVE DESMOND (1997-08-21). "From the Bushes to Yankee Bullpen". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
  3. ^ NC Times Template:Wayback retrieved 10th March 2011
  4. ^ "Mike Borzello Statistics (1991-1994)". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 2013-04-24.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Manager and Coaches | dodgers.com: Team". Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
  6. ^ Cubs announce 2012 coaching staff

External links

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