Ted Wilborn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ted Wilborn |
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Wilborn with the Nashville Sounds in 1980
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: December 16, 1958 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
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| April 5, 1979, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| October 5, 1980, for the New York Yankees | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .100 | ||
| Runs | 5 | ||
| Hits | 2 | ||
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Ted Wilborn (born December 16, 1958) is a former American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons. Ted played for the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees.
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Ted Wilborn's Baseball Journey
Ted Wilborn was born in Waco, Texas. He loved baseball from a young age. His talent was noticed by professional teams.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1976, the New York Yankees picked Ted in the fourth round of the amateur draft. This meant they wanted him to join their team. He started playing in the minor leagues, which are like training teams for MLB. His first team was the Oneonta Yankees.
Reaching the Major Leagues
Ted Wilborn made his big league debut in 1979. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays. He later joined the New York Yankees in 1980. Playing in the MLB is a dream for many young baseball players.
Life After MLB
After his time in the Major Leagues, Ted continued to play baseball. He spent several more years in the minor leagues. He played for different teams, including some connected to the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles. He finished his professional baseball career in 1987.
