Anthony Borrero named Double-A Pitcher of the Year.
- The San Juan Daily Star
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By THE STAR STAFF
Anthony Borrero of the Patrulleros of San Sebastián was named the 2026 Pitcher of the Year for the Superior Double-A Baseball League earlier this week.
“First and foremost, I give thanks to God for the tremendous year I had,” Borrero said in a written statement. “This is something extraordinary, especially since I was involved in a car accident earlier this very season; although it wasn’t serious, I kept pushing forward, and we achieved this goal -- something every pitcher dreams of.”
Borrero accumulated 101 points in the voting process, which was conducted by journalists, play-by-play announcers and commentators, and coordinated by the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation.
Luis Leroy Cruz of Comerío finished second with 97 points, followed by Adalberto Flores of Las Piedras with 68; Iván Dereck Rodríguez of Manatí with 22; and Freddie Cabrera of Cayey with 14.
During the regular season, the right-handed pitcher posted a 6-0 record -- the second-best mark of the season.
His ERA stood at 0.74 over 36.1 innings pitched. Opposing batters hit a mere .108 against him; he struck out 46 batters and recorded a WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 0.47.
Borrero’s performance played a key role in the Patrulleros’ historic season, which saw them finish the regular phase with a 19-1 record.
“For me, as a pitcher, this means a great deal,” the native of Guayanilla said. “Although the ultimate goal is still to become the champions of Puerto Rico, this is a massive accomplishment on a personal level. I always strive to give my absolute best.”
Borrero succeeds runner-up Cruz, who won the award in 2025.
“I dedicate this achievement to my family, who have always stood by me and offered their support, and to the fans of ‘El Pepino,’ who are always actively cheering us on,” Borrero said.