Angel Escobar

Born: 5/12/1965 in La Sabana, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1988-05-17 | Final Game: 1988-05-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Angel Ruben Escobar

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Biography

Angel Escobar, born in 1965, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from May 17 to May 26, 1988. Primarily serving as a position player, Escobar made a notable impact during his short stint, appearing in three games and achieving a batting average of .333. With one hit to his name, he demonstrated the ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts, though he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his time in the league. Escobar's career unfolded during an era of significant change in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the sport and a growing emphasis on player performance analytics. Despite his limited appearances, his brief time in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in a competitive environment. While his MLB career was short-lived, Escobar remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representative of the countless players who have aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +31.1% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.696 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
1988	SFG	NL	3	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
SS	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1988	SFN	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1988	SFN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	1
Shortstop	1