Pedro Borbón Jr., a right-handed pitcher, played in Major League Baseball primarily as a relief pitcher. Born on November 15, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Pedro Borbón Sr., who was also a major league pitcher. Borbón Jr. attended Ranger College and Lubbock Christian University before being drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 35th round of the 1988 MLB Draft.
Borbón Jr. made his major league debut with the Atlanta Braves on April 8, 1992. During his time with the Braves, he was part of a bullpen that supported the team's strong starting rotation. His role was primarily as a middle reliever, where he provided innings in various situations. The Braves were a dominant team in the National League during the early 1990s, and Borbón Jr. was part of the squad that reached the World Series in 1992, although they ultimately lost to the Toronto Blue Jays.
In 1996, Borbón Jr. was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he continued to serve as a relief pitcher. His tenure with the Dodgers was relatively short, and he moved on to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997. With the Blue Jays, Borbón Jr. found more opportunities to pitch, appearing in 47 games during the 1997 season. His performance was steady, and he became a reliable option out of the bullpen.
The next significant chapter in Borbón Jr.'s career came when he joined the Houston Astros in 1999. During his time with the Astros, he contributed to a team that was competitive in the National League Central Division. His experience and ability to handle various relief roles made him a valuable asset to the Astros' pitching staff.
Borbón Jr. also had stints with the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees. While with the Yankees in 2002, he was part of a team that consistently contended for postseason play. Although his time with the Yankees was brief, it added to his experience with high-profile teams.
Throughout his career, Borbón Jr. was known for his durability and ability to pitch multiple innings when needed. His pitching style relied on a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches, which allowed him to adapt to different situations on the mound. Over the course of his career, he appeared in over 300 major league games, demonstrating his ability to maintain a role in the competitive environment of professional baseball.
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