Patrick Lance Borders

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: May 14, 1963 in Columbus, OH
High School: Lake Wales HS (Lake Wales, FL)
Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 6th round of the 1982 amateur draft.
Signed June 14, 1982. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 6, 1988 (Age 24)   vs. KCR 4 AB, 3 H, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): BlueJays/Indians/Mariners/Royals/WhiteSox/... 1988-2005
Agents: Joe Maenza [*]
Final Game: July 27, 2005 (Age 42)   vs. DET 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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