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In 2008, Sborz made 40 appearances for the High-A [[Lakeland Flying Tigers]], in which he logged a 3-2 record and 2.87 ERA with 48 strikeouts and seven [[save (baseball)|saves]] across {{fraction|53|1|3}} innings pitched. He split the 2009 season between Lakeland, the Double-A [[Erie SeaWolves]], and Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]], accumulating a 2-2 record and 2.27 ERA with 35 strikeouts across {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings of work.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jay Sborz – Baseball Statistics|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/37671/|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2008, Sborz made 40 appearances for the High-A [[Lakeland Flying Tigers]], in which he logged a 3-2 record and 2.87 ERA with 48 strikeouts and seven [[save (baseball)|saves]] across {{fraction|53|1|3}} innings pitched. He split the 2009 season between Lakeland, the Double-A [[Erie SeaWolves]], and Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]], accumulating a 2-2 record and 2.27 ERA with 35 strikeouts across {{fraction|31|2|3}} innings of work.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jay Sborz – Baseball Statistics|url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/37671/|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=thebaseballcube.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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The Tigers promoted Sborz to the major leagues on June 21, 2010, to take the roster spot of [[Rick Porcello]], who was sent down to the minors the day before.<ref>[http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2010/06/tigers_call_up_relief_pitcher.html Tigers call up relief pitcher Jay Sborz to take Rick Porcello’s roster spot] MLive.com June 21, 2010</ref> He made his major league debut the next day, at [[Citi Field]] against the [[New York Mets]], and hit the first two batters he faced.<ref>[http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2010/06/tigers_reliever_jay_sborz_bein.html Tigers reliever Jay Sborz roughed up in major league debut] MLive.com June 22, 2010</ref> He was optioned to the Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]] two days later, and never pitched in another MLB game.<ref>[http://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/6/24/1535836/tigers-option-jay-sborz-to-triple Tigers Option Jay Sborz To Triple-A Toledo] SB Nation Detroit June 24, 2010</ref> On November 4, Sborz was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Toledo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four Tigers To Become Free Agents|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/11/four-tigers-to-become-free-agents.html|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> |
The Tigers promoted Sborz to the major leagues on June 21, 2010, to take the roster spot of [[Rick Porcello]], who was sent down to the minors the day before.<ref>[http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2010/06/tigers_call_up_relief_pitcher.html Tigers call up relief pitcher Jay Sborz to take Rick Porcello’s roster spot] MLive.com June 21, 2010</ref> He made his major league debut the next day, at [[Citi Field]] against the [[New York Mets]], and hit the first two batters he faced.<ref>[http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2010/06/tigers_reliever_jay_sborz_bein.html Tigers reliever Jay Sborz roughed up in major league debut] MLive.com June 22, 2010</ref> He was optioned to the Triple-A [[Toledo Mud Hens]] two days later, and never pitched in another MLB game.<ref>[http://detroit.sbnation.com/2010/6/24/1535836/tigers-option-jay-sborz-to-triple Tigers Option Jay Sborz To Triple-A Toledo] SB Nation Detroit June 24, 2010</ref> On November 4, Sborz was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Toledo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Four Tigers To Become Free Agents|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/11/four-tigers-to-become-free-agents.html|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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On November 19, 2010, Sborz signed a minor league contract with the [[Atlanta Braves]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor Deals: Sborz, Huber, Royals, Ruiz|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/11/minor-signings-hinckley.html|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves]], but did not make an appearance prior to his release on May 5, 2011. |
On November 19, 2010, Sborz signed a minor league contract with the [[Atlanta Braves]] organization.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor Deals: Sborz, Huber, Royals, Ruiz|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/11/minor-signings-hinckley.html|access-date=September 28, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Gwinnett Braves]], but did not make an appearance prior to his release on May 5, 2011. |
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American baseball pitcher (born 1985)
Baseball player
John James Sborz (born January 24, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers in 2010.
Professional career
Sborz attended Langley High School in McLean, Virginia, and pitched for the school’s baseball team. He threw a no-hitter in his senior year.[1] The Detroit Tigers selected Sborz in the second round (40th overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Tigers. Sborz returned to the affiliate in 2004, logging a 1-4 record and 4.48 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 12 starts.[3]
Sborz split the 2005 season between the Low-A Oneonta Tigers and Single-A West Michigan Whitecaps. In 30 appearances (seven starts) for the two affiliates, he struggled to a 2-4 record and 6.07 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 56+1⁄3 innings pitched.[4] He missed most of the 2006 season due to shoulder tendonitis, and had surgery that caused him to miss much of the 2007 season.[5]
In 2008, Sborz made 40 appearances for the High-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, in which he logged a 3-2 record and 2.87 ERA with 48 strikeouts and seven saves across 53+1⁄3 innings pitched. He split the 2009 season between Lakeland, the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, and Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, accumulating a 2-2 record and 2.27 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 31+2⁄3 innings of work.[6]
The Tigers promoted Sborz to the major leagues on June 21, 2010, to take the roster spot of Rick Porcello, who was sent down to the minors the day before.[7] He made his major league debut the next day, at Citi Field against the New York Mets, and hit the first two batters he faced.[8] He was optioned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens two days later, and never pitched in another MLB game.[9] On November 4, Sborz was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Toledo; he subsequently elected free agency.[10]
On November 19, 2010, Sborz signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization.[11] He was assigned to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, but did not make an appearance prior to his release on May 5, 2011.
Personal
Sborz’s brother, Josh, pitches in MLB for the Texas Rangers, with whom he won the 2023 World Series.[12]
References
- ^ “No-Hitter for Saxons’ Sborz”. The Washington Post. May 24, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ “Langley Star Drafted by Tigers”. The Washington Post. June 4, 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ “Jay Sborz Stats & Scouting Report”. baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Jay Sborz – Stats – Pitching”. fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Sborz improving as a prospect | The Blade”. Toledoblade.com. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ “Jay Sborz – Baseball Statistics”. thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ Tigers call up relief pitcher Jay Sborz to take Rick Porcello’s roster spot MLive.com June 21, 2010
- ^ Tigers reliever Jay Sborz roughed up in major league debut MLive.com June 22, 2010
- ^ Tigers Option Jay Sborz To Triple-A Toledo SB Nation Detroit June 24, 2010
- ^ “Four Tigers To Become Free Agents”. mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Minor Deals: Sborz, Huber, Royals, Ruiz”. mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
- ^ “Dodgers prospect Josh Sborz turns college corner with Loons”. August 7, 2015.
