Julio Borbon

Born: 2/20/1986 in Starkville, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-29 | Final Game: 2016-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Julio Alberto Borbon

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Biography

Julio Borbon was a professional baseball player known for his speed and versatility on the field. Born in 1986, he played in Major League Baseball from 2009 until 2016. Over the course of his career, Borbon appeared in 294 games, where he recorded 219 hits, including 8 home runs and 76 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .273. His ability to steal bases was a notable aspect of his game, as he successfully swiped 47 bases, showcasing his agility and quickness. Borbon's career unfolded during a period marked by the rise of advanced analytics in baseball, which increasingly valued speed and on-base skills. As a position player, he often utilized his speed to create opportunities for his team, both on the bases and in the outfield. Throughout his time in the majors, Borbon contributed to various teams, leaving a lasting impression with his energetic playing style and reliable performance. His journey through the league highlights the importance of speed and athleticism, as well as the evolving strategies that characterize the modern game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
294	802	112	219	19	8	8	76	47	49	121	0.273	0.318	0.347	0.665	-1276.3

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .347 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2009	TEX	AL	46	157	30	49	4	0	4	20	19	15	28	0.312	.262 (+19%)	.332 (+13%)	.417 (-1%)	.750 (+5%)	203.3
2010	TEX	AL	137	438	60	121	11	4	3	42	15	19	59	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.325 (-5%)	.402 (-16%)	.728 (-11%)	-957.7
2011	TEX	AL	32	89	10	24	1	3	0	11	6	3	9	0.270	.255 (+6%)	.320 (-5%)	.399 (-13%)	.719 (-9%)	-152.1
2013	TEX	AL	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	CHC	NL	72	104	10	21	3	1	1	3	7	12	22	0.202	.253 (-20%)	.317 (-10%)	.396 (-30%)	.714 (-21%)	0.0
2016	BAL	AL	6	13	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0