Pat Borders

Patrick Lance Borders (born May 14, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player and current minor league manager.

Borders was born in Columbus, Ohio, but spent the majority of his childhood in Lake Wales, Florida, where he currently resides.

[citation needed] Borders was brought up in the Toronto Blue Jays system and made his major league debut in 1988, playing in 56 games.

On January 25, 2006, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Borders to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

On August 7, 2009, the Blue Jays held a pre-game ceremony at the Rogers Centre recognizing members of the 1992 and 1993 World Series teams, including Borders.

As part of the event, Borders caught the ceremonial first pitch from Cito Gaston, then in his second stint as Blue Jays manager after leading the team to both Series titles.