Alex Escobar, baseball player, 2001-2006

Alex Escobar

Born: 9/6/1978 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2001-05-08 | Final Game: 2006-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Alexander Jose Escobar

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Biography

Alex Escobar, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2006. Over the course of his career, Escobar appeared in 125 games, where he showcased his abilities both at the plate and on the bases. He finished his MLB tenure with a batting average of .258, accumulating 100 hits, including 13 home runs and 52 RBIs. In addition to his offensive contributions, Escobar demonstrated his speed with 5 stolen bases, reflecting a well-rounded skill set that was valued during his playing era. Escobar played during a dynamic period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the steroid era and the push for player integrity. His journey through the league highlighted the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make an impact amidst evolving competition and changing player dynamics. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Escobar's contributions to his teams and his resilience in the face of adversity remain a part of his legacy in the game. His career serves as a testament to the dedication and passion required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 388 53 100 14 4 13 52 5 41 112 0.258 0.328 0.415 0.743 -193.3

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2001 NYN NL 18 50 3 10 1 0 3 8 1 3 19 0.200 .263 (-24%) .332 (-26%) .426 (-6%) .758 (-15%) -138.4
2003 CLE AL 28 99 16 27 2 0 5 14 1 7 33 0.273 .264 (+3%) .332 (-3%) .422 (+5%) .754 (+2%) 26.4
2004 CLE AL 46 152 20 32 8 2 1 12 1 23 42 0.211 .266 (-21%) .335 (-5%) .427 (-28%) .762 (-18%) -449.9
2006 WAS NL 33 87 14 31 3 2 4 18 2 8 18 0.356 .269 (+32%) .336 (+17%) .431 (+33%) .768 (+26%) 368.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 105 99 249 16 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 NYN OF 15 13 26 3 2 1
2003 CLE OF 25 25 59 3 2 2
2004 CLE OF 42 42 102 9 1 3
2006 WAS OF 23 19 62 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Center Field 53
Right Field 48
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 WAS NL $530,000
2005 WAS NL $326,000
2004 CLE AL $302,200
2002 CLE AL $205,500
Total Career Earnings $1,363,700