Pack Break: 2002 Topps Series 1
Written by Steve on August 11th, 2010
2002 Topps Series 1:
- #273 Jeff D’Amico
- #180 Bobby Higginson
- #310 Joe Borchard (Prospects)
- #152 Wil Cordero
- #340 Bret Boone/Juan Gonzalez/Alex Rodriguez (League Leaders)
- #10 Mike Hampton
- #192 Damian Miller
- #16 Fernando Tatis
- #19 Dmitri Young
- #27 Jason Tyner
Joe Borchard was taken in the 1st round as the 12th pick overall in the 2000 MLB Draft. He was a standout quarterback in high school and later at Stanford. Although he is best known for his record 504-foot home run at US Cellular Field, he has also consistently struggled at the plate. He is currently playing for the AAA Fresno Grizzlies where he is batting .267 with 13 home runs.
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In addition Borchard’s career with the White Sox was less than impressive, as he struggled to make consistent contact, which has continued to plague him throughout his career. Borchard’s most significant big league playing time came in the 2004 season, where he received 201 at-bats. He hit .174 that year with 9 home runs and 20 RBI.