Jose Escobar, baseball player, 1991-1991

Jose Escobar

Born: 10/30/1960 in La Sabana, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1991-04-13 | Final Game: 1991-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Jose Elias Escobar

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Biography

Jose Escobar, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the early 1990s. His career spanned from April 13, 1991, to May 11, 1991, during which he played as a position player. Despite a short tenure in the league, Escobar's journey to the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players in an era characterized by intense competition and a focus on emerging talents. Over the course of 10 games, Escobar recorded 3 hits, contributing 1 RBI and finishing with a batting average of .200. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence in the lineup represented the aspirations of countless minor leaguers striving to make their mark in professional baseball. While not a standout statistically, Escobar's participation in the major leagues placed him among the ranks of those who experienced the unique pressures and triumphs of playing at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 15 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.200 0.250 0.200 0.450 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 36.4% below 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
1991 CLE AL 10 15 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 2 10 8 0 4
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 5 2 5 5 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 CLE 2B 4 2 10 8 0 4
1991 CLE 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1991 CLE SS 5 2 5 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 1
Shortstop 5