Eduardo Escobar

Born: 1/5/1989 in Villa de Cura, Aragua, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2011-09-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 199 lbs

Full name: Eduardo Jose Escobar

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Biography

Eduardo Escobar, born in 1989, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a successful career in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2022. Over the course of his 1364 games, he established himself as a reliable contributor with a batting average of .253, amassing 1185 hits and 164 home runs. Known for his power and run production, Escobar recorded 636 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 23 stolen bases. His ability to play multiple infield positions made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing for flexibility in lineups. Escobar's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, showcasing his talents during a competitive era in baseball that emphasized both offensive prowess and defensive versatility. Throughout his time in the league, he played for several teams, most notably the Minnesota Twins and the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he became a fan favorite. His combination of skill and work ethic left a lasting impression on the game, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike. After retiring in 2022, Escobar's impact on the field remains a testament to his dedication and talent in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	4.7	3	1	0	1	0	1.93	0

Career ERA 1.93 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 54.7% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2016	MIN	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0
2023	LAA	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	2	1	1	0	2.45	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1364	4691	593	1185	247	46	164	636	23	351	1043	0.253	0.305	0.430	0.735	1.4

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.735 vs. league average 0.727 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
2011	CHW	AL	9	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	CHW	AL	36	87	14	18	4	1	0	3	2	9	23	0.207	.254 (-19%)	.318 (-12%)	.405 (-32%)	.724 (-23%)	-330.0
2012	MIN	AL	14	44	4	10	0	0	0	6	1	2	8	0.227	—	—	—	—	-330.0
2013	MIN	AL	66	165	23	39	5	2	3	10	0	11	34	0.236	.253 (-7%)	.317 (-11%)	.396 (-13%)	.714 (-12%)	-372.4
2014	MIN	AL	133	433	52	119	35	2	6	37	1	24	93	0.275	.251 (+9%)	.313 (avg)	.386 (+5%)	.700 (+3%)	154.5
2015	MIN	AL	127	409	48	107	31	4	12	58	2	28	86	0.262	.254 (+3%)	.316 (-3%)	.404 (+10%)	.721 (+4%)	212.4
2016	MIN	AL	105	352	32	83	14	2	6	37	1	21	72	0.236	.255 (-8%)	.321 (-13%)	.417 (-19%)	.738 (-16%)	-1129.7
2017	MIN	AL	129	457	62	116	16	5	21	73	5	33	98	0.254	.254 (avg)	.324 (-5%)	.425 (+5%)	.750 (+1%)	5.3
2018	MIN	AL	97	368	45	101	37	3	15	63	1	34	91	0.274	.247 (+11%)	.318 (+6%)	.409 (+25%)	.727 (+17%)	1074.2
2018	AZ	NL	54	198	30	53	11	0	8	21	1	18	35	0.268	.247 (+8%)	.318 (+3%)	.409 (+9%)	.727 (+6%)	1074.2
2019	AZ	NL	158	636	94	171	29	10	35	118	5	50	130	0.269	.252 (+7%)	.322 (-1%)	.434 (+18%)	.757 (+10%)	1051.3
2020	AZ	NL	54	203	22	43	7	3	4	20	1	15	41	0.212	.244 (-13%)	.321 (-16%)	.417 (-20%)	.739 (-18%)	-702.4
2021	AZ	NL	98	370	50	91	14	3	22	65	1	29	85	0.246	.243 (+1%)	.317 (-5%)	.410 (+16%)	.727 (+7%)	372.5
2021	MIL	NL	48	179	27	48	12	2	6	25	0	19	39	0.268	.243 (+10%)	.317 (+8%)	.410 (+12%)	.727 (+10%)	372.5
2022	NYN	NL	136	495	58	119	26	4	20	69	0	40	129	0.240	.242 (-1%)	.311 (-5%)	.394 (+9%)	.706 (+3%)	88.1
2023	NYN	NL	40	110	15	26	3	2	4	16	2	8	24	0.236	.248 (-5%)	.320 (-11%)	.414 (-1%)	.734 (-5%)	-135.1
2023	LAA	AL	60	178	17	39	3	3	2	15	0	10	54	0.219	.248 (-12%)	.320 (-19%)	.414 (-27%)	.734 (-23%)	-135.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	23	2	8	2	0	1	2	2	8	0.348

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2022	NLWC1	NYN	3	9	2	3	1	1	2	2	3	0.333
2021	NLDS1	MIL	4	10	0	3	1	0	0	0	5	0.300
2017	ALWC	MIN	1	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	23	18	105	7	0	9
2B	159	115	192	285	2	65
3B	796	718	413	1226	64	137
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	45	29	67	6	1	1
P	4	0	0	1	0	0
SS	330	282	391	787	25	191

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	CHA	2B	2	0	2	1	0	1
2011	CHA	SS	3	0	0	4	0	0
2012	CHA	2B	6	4	10	8	0	1
2012	CHA	3B	22	13	4	27	1	3
2012	CHA	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
2012	CHA	SS	4	3	3	11	1	1
2012	MIN	2B	8	8	18	27	0	7
2012	MIN	3B	3	2	0	5	0	0
2012	MIN	SS	6	3	7	15	0	4
2013	MIN	2B	7	5	8	17	0	4
2013	MIN	3B	23	14	4	18	2	3
2013	MIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	MIN	SS	38	21	31	69	5	9
2014	MIN	2B	9	6	12	16	1	5
2014	MIN	3B	25	23	12	39	3	7
2014	MIN	OF	3	2	5	2	0	0
2014	MIN	SS	98	86	130	224	5	49
2015	MIN	2B	11	4	8	14	0	2
2015	MIN	3B	5	5	3	6	1	1
2015	MIN	OF	36	27	60	4	1	1
2015	MIN	SS	71	71	93	190	4	44
2016	MIN	2B	6	2	5	8	0	3
2016	MIN	3B	23	20	13	35	1	4
2016	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2016	MIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2016	MIN	SS	71	66	87	200	9	62
2017	MIN	2B	9	7	10	20	0	5
2017	MIN	3B	79	77	31	127	6	15
2017	MIN	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
2017	MIN	SS	16	12	14	31	0	12
2018	MIN	2B	1	1	4	3	0	0
2018	MIN	3B	77	73	47	130	3	13
2018	MIN	SS	21	20	26	43	1	10
2018	ARI	3B	54	51	23	94	2	6
2019	ARI	2B	33	31	39	64	0	12
2019	ARI	3B	144	122	86	219	7	28
2020	ARI	2B	3	3	6	7	0	2
2020	ARI	3B	47	46	26	87	8	13
2021	ARI	2B	42	31	53	70	1	15
2021	ARI	3B	65	61	31	109	8	9
2021	ARI	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	MIL	1B	18	14	79	7	0	7
2021	MIL	3B	34	32	9	43	3	8
2022	NYN	2B	2	0	2	0	0	0
2022	NYN	3B	130	125	91	184	12	19
2023	NYN	2B	9	7	11	21	0	8
2023	NYN	3B	29	25	16	52	3	4
2023	NYN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2023	LAA	1B	5	4	26	0	0	2
2023	LAA	2B	11	6	4	9	0	0
2023	LAA	3B	36	29	17	51	4	4
2023	LAA	P	3	0	0	1	0	0