Mike Borzello

Michael Ross Borzello

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
• School California Lutheran University

• Born August 14, 1970 in Yonkers, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Mike Borzello played four seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

Following his playing days, he spent a dozen years working for the New York Yankees in various roles including bullpen catcher and batting practice pitcher.

• 1996-1997 Both roles
• 1998-1999 Assorted duties and batting practice pitcher
• 2000-2007 Both roles

When Joe Torre took over as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008, Borzello followed him west and spent the next four years as a Dodgers bullpen catcher. Borzello moved to the Chicago Cubs in 2012 where he remained through 2021. He held different titles while with the Cubs.

• 2012-2013 Major league staff assistant & catching instructor
• 2014-2018 Catching and strategy coach
• 2019-2021 Associate pitching, catching, and strategy coach

The Cubs did not renew his contract after the 2021 season. Borzello concluded his coaching career in 2023 when he served as the pitching coach for Italy during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

In 1999, Borzello appeared as John C. Reilly's catching double in Universal Pictures' "For Love of the Game" with Kevin Costner.