Stan Boroski
Encyclopedia
Stanley Joseph Boroski is a coach
for the Tampa Bay Rays
.
in the 20th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft
as a catcher out of Buckeye South High School in Rayland, Ohio
. After two years in the Brewers system, he signed with the Kansas City Royals
as a pitcher, where he remained for four years. Boroski underwent two rotator-cuff surgeries during his career.
. Prior to joining the Rays, he had spent 18 years with the Houston Astros
organization, where he had served as either a coach or scout.
. He resides in St. Cloud, Florida
with his wife, Carol, and two children, Sarah and Clayton.
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
for the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
.
Playing career
Boroski was drafted by the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in the 20th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft
1981 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1981 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*John Elway was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1981 amateur draft...
as a catcher out of Buckeye South High School in Rayland, Ohio
Rayland, Ohio
Rayland is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 434 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. After two years in the Brewers system, he signed with the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
as a pitcher, where he remained for four years. Boroski underwent two rotator-cuff surgeries during his career.
Coaching career
Boroski was named a coach for the Rays on December 17, 2009, following Brian AndersonBrian Anderson (pitcher)
Brian James Anderson is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played 13 season for five teams, as well as a sports broadcaster and coach. Currently, Anderson is the color commentator on the Rays TV crew on Sun Sports....
. Prior to joining the Rays, he had spent 18 years with the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
organization, where he had served as either a coach or scout.
Personal
Boroski has a degree in biology from Ohio UniversityOhio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
. He resides in St. Cloud, Florida
St. Cloud, Florida
St. Cloud is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. The population was 35,183 at the 2010 census. St. Cloud is closely associated with the adjacent city of Kissimmee and its proximity to Orlando area theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Seaworld.St...
with his wife, Carol, and two children, Sarah and Clayton.