Mike Borzello
| Mike Borzello | |
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 Borzello with the Cubs in 2016 | |
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| Born: August 14, 1970 Yonkers, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
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Michael Ross Borzello (born August 14, 1970) is an Italian-American professional baseball coach who has worked for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).
In June 1991, Borzello signed with the St. Louis Cardinals.[1] After five years as a minor league catcher in the Cardinals organization, he became a bullpen catcher/batting practice pitcher and charted games for the New York Yankees. From 2008 to 2010, he was a Los Angeles Dodgers catching instructor.[2] From 2012 through 2021, he served as a catching/strategy coach and associate pitching coach for the Chicago Cubs.
Early life
Borzello was raised in
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
Career
Borzello graduated from
Coaching
New York Yankees (1996-2007)
In 1995, after his playing career ended, Torre offered him a job with the
Chicago Cubs
In 2012, Borzello left the Dodgers to join the Cubs as a catching instructor/strategist and associate pitching coach. [10] He earned another World Series ring with the Cubs in the 2016 World Series. He was ejected for the first time in his career on August 29, 2020 (along with Cubs manager David Ross, Reds manager David Bell, Reds Designated Hitter Joey Votto, and Reds Left Fielder Jesse Winker).[11][12] He was suspended for 1 game for his actions.[13][14] He was ejected again in Pittsburgh by Greg Gibson after Kris Bryant was hit by a pitch. Overall, Borzello coached under four different Cubs managers: Dale Sveum, Rick Renteria, Joe Maddon, and David Ross.[citation needed] On October 6, 2021, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer announced that Borzello was departing the organization.
San Diego Padres (2023-present)
In 2023 Borzello joined the San Diego Padres as an advance scout.[citation needed]
Borzello was named pitching coach for Team Italy in the 2023 WBC where they defeated Cuba and the Netherlands before ultimately losing to eventual tournament champion Japan[15]
References
- ^ "Root, Hiljus Sign to Play Pro Baseball". Los Angeles Times. June 13, 1991.
- ^ "With a friend like this . ." Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2008.
- ^ "From the Bushes to Yankee Bullpen". Los Angeles Times. August 21, 1997.
- ^ "Italy to begin World Baseball Classic preparation in the US". World Baseball Softball Confederation.
- ^ 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]
- ^ a b c DAVE DESMOND (August 21, 1997). "From the Bushes to Yankee Bullpen". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ NC Times Archived April 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine retrieved March 10, 2011
- ^ "Mike Borzello Statistics (1991-1994)". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved April 24, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Manager and Coaches". Losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2007. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "Cubs announce 2012 coaching staff". Archived from the original on January 7, 2012.
- ^ "MLB Ejections 39-43 - Lentz, Bellino (CHC-CIN)".
- ^ "Cubs and Reds clear benches during doubleheader; Cincinnati wins Game 2 on walk-off wild pitch".
- ^ "Cubs' Mike Borzello receives one-game suspension after ejection at Reds". RSN.
- ^ "Cubs Catching Coach Mike Borzello Suspended After Benches-Clearing Incident vs. Reds". August 31, 2020.
- ^ Taylor, Brett (October 6, 2021). "Long-Time Chicago Cubs Strategy Coach Mike Borzello Will Not Be Returning". Bleacher Nation. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)