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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Borders was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]], but spent the majority of his childhood and currently resides in [[Lake Wales, Florida]].<ref>http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/view/full_story/20236192/article-Murals-welcome-newest-addition</ref> He attended Lake Wales High School and was a standout in both [[American football|football]] and [[baseball]]. He [[Batting average|batted]] .440 as a junior, and as a senior he batted .510 with a school single season record 10 [[home run]]s and 36 [[Run batted in|RBI]]. Although he was offered a football/baseball scholarship to [[Mississippi State University]], he turned it down to sign with the Blue Jays, who had drafted him in the sixth round of the [[1982 Major League Baseball Draft]]. |
Borders was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]], but spent the majority of his childhood and currently resides in [[Lake Wales, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/view/full_story/20236192/article-Murals-welcome-newest-addition |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-02-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926012036/http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/view/full_story/20236192/article-Murals-welcome-newest-addition |archivedate=2012-09-26 |df= }}</ref> He attended Lake Wales High School and was a standout in both [[American football|football]] and [[baseball]]. He [[Batting average|batted]] .440 as a junior, and as a senior he batted .510 with a school single season record 10 [[home run]]s and 36 [[Run batted in|RBI]]. Although he was offered a football/baseball scholarship to [[Mississippi State University]], he turned it down to sign with the Blue Jays, who had drafted him in the sixth round of the [[1982 Major League Baseball Draft]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Borders was signed by the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] to a [[minor league]] contract after the 2004 season. On May 19, 2005, he was acquired by Seattle from the Brewers for cash considerations and was assigned to Triple-A [[Tacoma Rainiers|Tacoma]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]]. With Seattle's primary catcher [[Miguel Olivo]] struggling, and losing backup catcher [[Dan Wilson (baseball)|Dan Wilson]] to an injury, Borders became Seattle's primary catcher for most of the first half of the 2005 season. Seattle [[Designated for assignment|designated him for assignment]] shortly after the All-Star Break to make room for some younger prospects. During his time in Triple-A Tacoma for the Mariners, Borders stated that he would rather remain in Triple-A, because he was closer to his family, enjoyed the lifestyle, and had enough money. |
Borders was signed by the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] to a [[minor league]] contract after the 2004 season. On May 19, 2005, he was acquired by Seattle from the Brewers for cash considerations and was assigned to Triple-A [[Tacoma Rainiers|Tacoma]] of the [[Pacific Coast League]]. With Seattle's primary catcher [[Miguel Olivo]] struggling, and losing backup catcher [[Dan Wilson (baseball)|Dan Wilson]] to an injury, Borders became Seattle's primary catcher for most of the first half of the 2005 season. Seattle [[Designated for assignment|designated him for assignment]] shortly after the All-Star Break to make room for some younger prospects. During his time in Triple-A Tacoma for the Mariners, Borders stated that he would rather remain in Triple-A, because he was closer to his family, enjoyed the lifestyle, and had enough money. |
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On January 25, {{Baseball year|2006}}, the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] signed Borders to a minor league contract and invited him to [[spring training]]. On May 27, he announced his retirement.<ref>{{cite web |
On January 25, {{Baseball year|2006}}, the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] signed Borders to a minor league contract and invited him to [[spring training]]. On May 27, he announced his retirement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/Transactions/B/Pat-Borders.shtml |title=Pat Borders transactions |accessdate=2009-01-12 |author= |authorlink= |date= |work=thebaseballcube.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622063829/http://www.thebaseballcube.com/Transactions/B/Pat-Borders.shtml |archivedate=2009-06-22 |df= }}</ref> Borders finished his career with a .253 batting average, 69 home runs, and 346 run batted in in 1,099 games. |
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Borders is one of only four players to have won both a World Series championship and an Olympic gold medal, along with [[Doug Mientkiewicz]] and Cuban players [[Orlando Hernandez]] and [[Jose Contreras]]. |
Borders is one of only four players to have won both a World Series championship and an Olympic gold medal, along with [[Doug Mientkiewicz]] and Cuban players [[Orlando Hernandez]] and [[Jose Contreras]]. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Baseballstats|br=b/bordepa01|fangraphs=1068|cube=pat-borders|brm=border001pat}}, or [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B/Pbordp001.htm Retrosheet], or [http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/tem_equ.php?EQ=CDL&TE=1988-89 Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)], or [http://databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BORDEPAT01 Database Olympics] |
{{Baseballstats|br=b/bordepa01|fangraphs=1068|cube=pat-borders|brm=border001pat}}, or [http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B/Pbordp001.htm Retrosheet], or [http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/tem_equ.php?EQ=CDL&TE=1988-89 Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)], or [https://web.archive.org/web/20070216151818/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BORDEPAT01 Database Olympics] |
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{{1992 Toronto Blue Jays}} |
{{1992 Toronto Blue Jays}} |
Revision as of 13:48, 9 June 2017
Pat Borders | |
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Catcher | |
Born: Columbus, Ohio | May 14, 1963|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 6, 1988, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 27, 2005, for the Seattle Mariners | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .253 |
Home runs | 69 |
Runs batted in | 346 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Medal record | ||
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Men's baseball | ||
Representing United States | ||
Olympic Games | ||
2000 Sydney | Team |
Patrick Lance Borders (born May 14, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player and current minor league manager. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2005. He was the Most Valuable Player of the 1992 World Series as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Borders also won an Olympic gold medal with the United States baseball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He is the current manager of the Williamsport Crosscutters of the New York–Penn League.
Early years
Borders was born in Columbus, Ohio, but spent the majority of his childhood and currently resides in Lake Wales, Florida.[1] He attended Lake Wales High School and was a standout in both football and baseball. He batted .440 as a junior, and as a senior he batted .510 with a school single season record 10 home runs and 36 RBI. Although he was offered a football/baseball scholarship to Mississippi State University, he turned it down to sign with the Blue Jays, who had drafted him in the sixth round of the 1982 Major League Baseball Draft.
Professional career
Borders was brought up in the Toronto Blue Jays system and made his major league debut in 1988, playing in 56 games. Initially playing first and third base, he was converted to a catcher as his defense was deemed not strong enough to keep him in the majors. Over the next few seasons, he earned the full-time position behind the plate, and he was a cornerpiece of the 1992 and 1993 World Series champion teams. In the 1992 Series, he hit .450 with one home run en route to winning the World Series MVP award. On September 2, 1990, while with the Blue Jays, Borders caught Dave Stieb's no-hitter—the only one in franchise history to date.[2]
Borders left the Jays as a free agent after the 1994 season, but never found a permanent home like Toronto had been for him in his seven years there. Over the following decade he played for the Kansas City Royals (1995), Houston Astros (1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996), California Angels (1996), Chicago White Sox (1996), Cleveland Indians (1997-1999), returned to Toronto in 1999, Seattle Mariners (2001-2004), Minnesota Twins (2004), and again with the Mariners (2005), never playing in more than 55 games for any one team during a season.
Borders was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract after the 2004 season. On May 19, 2005, he was acquired by Seattle from the Brewers for cash considerations and was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League. With Seattle's primary catcher Miguel Olivo struggling, and losing backup catcher Dan Wilson to an injury, Borders became Seattle's primary catcher for most of the first half of the 2005 season. Seattle designated him for assignment shortly after the All-Star Break to make room for some younger prospects. During his time in Triple-A Tacoma for the Mariners, Borders stated that he would rather remain in Triple-A, because he was closer to his family, enjoyed the lifestyle, and had enough money.
On January 25, 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Borders to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. On May 27, he announced his retirement.[3] Borders finished his career with a .253 batting average, 69 home runs, and 346 run batted in in 1,099 games.
Borders is one of only four players to have won both a World Series championship and an Olympic gold medal, along with Doug Mientkiewicz and Cuban players Orlando Hernandez and Jose Contreras.
Post-retirement
On August 7, 2009, Borders - along with many of his 1992 and 1993 World Series Toronto Blue Jay alumni - attended a reunion/pre-game ceremony at the Rogers Centre (formerly known as Skydome). Borders also received the honour of catching the ceremonial first pitch from then Blue Jays manager (and fellow 1992/93 World Series alumnus) Cito Gaston before the Blue Jays played host to the Baltimore Orioles.[4]
In June 2015, Borders began his first season as manager of the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Philadelphia Phillies’ short-season single A affiliate.[5]
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-26. Retrieved 2013-02-12.
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- ^ "Pat Borders transactions". thebaseballcube.com. Archived from the original on 2009-06-22. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
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- ^ Jake Kaplan (2015-01-27). "As manager of Phils' Williamsport affiliate, '92 World Series MVP Pat Borders to impart experience". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2015-01-27.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet, or Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League), or Database Olympics
- 1963 births
- Living people
- Baseball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Baseball players from Florida
- Baseball players from Ohio
- Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
- Caimanes del Sur players
- California Angels players
- Cardenales de Lara players
- Chicago White Sox players
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- Dunedin Blue Jays players
- Durham Bulls players
- Florence Blue Jays players
- Houston Astros players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Kinston Blue Jays players
- Kinston Eagles players
- Knoxville Blue Jays players
- Las Vegas 51s players
- Major League Baseball catchers
- World Series Most Valuable Player Award winners
- Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Medicine Hat Blue Jays players
- Minnesota Twins players
- Minor league baseball coaches
- Minor league baseball managers
- Nashville Sounds players
- Olympic baseball players of the United States
- Olympic gold medalists for the United States in baseball
- People from Lake Wales, Florida
- People from Scioto County, Ohio
- Seattle Mariners players
- Sportspeople from Columbus, Ohio
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Syracuse Chiefs players
- Tacoma Rainiers players
- Toronto Blue Jays players
- Vero Beach Dodgers players