Pedro Borbon was a professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher for several teams in the Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on December 2, 1967, in the Dominican Republic and began his professional career in 1992 when he was signed by the Texas Rangers as an amateur free agent.
Borbon made his MLB debut on April 6, 1992, against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he pitched two innings and allowed one run. He played for the Rangers for four seasons, from 1992 to 1995, and was primarily used as a relief pitcher. During his time with the Rangers, he had a record of 14 wins and 14 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09.
In 1996, Borbon was traded to the Atlanta Braves, where he played for two seasons. He was a part of the Braves' bullpen that helped the team win the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in 1996 and reach the World Series. Borbon pitched in two games during the World Series, allowing one run in two innings. He finished the 1996 season with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses, with an ERA of 3.32.
Borbon played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998, where he had a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, with an ERA of 4.50. He then played for the Cleveland Indians in 1999, where he had a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, with an ERA of 4.50.
In 2000, Borbon signed with the Cincinnati Reds, where he played for four seasons. He was primarily used as a relief pitcher and had a record of 16 wins and 12 losses, with an ERA of 3.67. He was a part of the Reds' bullpen that helped the team win the National League Central Division in 2012.
Borbon's last season in the MLB was in 2003, where he played for the Florida Marlins. He had a record of 1 win and 1 loss, with an ERA of 4.50. He retired from professional baseball after the 2003 season.
Throughout his career, Borbon was known for his ability to pitch in high-pressure situations and was often used as a setup man for the closer. He had a career record of 40 wins and 34 losses, with an ERA of 3.79. He appeared in 619 games and pitched a total of 684 innings.
After retiring from baseball, Borbon worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He passed away on June 4, 2012, at the age of 44 due to cancer.
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