Yunel Escobar

Born: 11/2/1982 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

MLB Debut: 2007-06-02 | Final Game: 2017-08-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

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Biography

Yunel Escobar, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 2007 until his retirement in 2017. Known for his versatility as a position player, Escobar played a significant role in various teams throughout his career, including the Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and Tampa Bay Rays. Over 1,434 games, he established himself as a reliable hitter, finishing his career with a commendable .282 batting average. Escobar recorded 1,501 hits, 90 home runs, and 519 runs batted in, showcasing his offensive capabilities and consistency at the plate. Escobar's playing style was characterized by his strong defensive skills and ability to play multiple infield positions, particularly shortstop and third base. He was known for his quick hands and strong arm, which made him a valuable asset in the field. His career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of analytics, which influenced how players were evaluated and utilized. Escobar's contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he became an integral part of every team he played for, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1434	5315	689	1501	258	12	90	519	34	509	686	0.282	0.350	0.386	0.736	2220.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +8.0% above league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.732 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
2007	ATL	NL	94	319	54	104	25	0	5	28	5	27	44	0.326	.268 (+22%)	.335 (+15%)	.422 (+7%)	.758 (+10%)	708.0
2008	ATL	NL	136	514	71	148	24	2	10	60	2	59	62	0.288	.263 (+9%)	.333 (+10%)	.416 (-4%)	.749 (+2%)	427.0
2009	ATL	NL	141	528	89	158	26	2	14	76	5	57	62	0.299	.262 (+14%)	.332 (+13%)	.417 (+4%)	.750 (+8%)	1102.3
2010	ATL	NL	75	261	28	62	12	0	0	19	5	37	31	0.238	.257 (-8%)	.325 (+3%)	.402 (-30%)	.728 (-15%)	-578.1
2010	TOR	AL	60	236	32	65	7	0	4	16	1	19	26	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.325 (+4%)	.402 (-12%)	.728 (-4%)	-578.1
2011	TOR	AL	133	513	77	149	24	3	11	48	3	61	70	0.290	.255 (+14%)	.320 (+15%)	.399 (+4%)	.719 (+9%)	1076.8
2012	TOR	AL	145	558	58	141	22	1	9	51	5	35	70	0.253	.254 (-1%)	.318 (-6%)	.405 (-15%)	.724 (-11%)	-1239.1
2013	TBR	AL	153	508	61	130	27	1	9	56	4	57	73	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.317 (+5%)	.396 (-8%)	.714 (-2%)	-105.4
2014	TBR	AL	137	476	33	123	18	0	7	39	1	43	60	0.258	.251 (+3%)	.313 (+3%)	.386 (-12%)	.700 (-5%)	-336.0
2015	WAS	NL	139	535	75	168	25	1	9	56	2	45	70	0.314	.254 (+23%)	.316 (+18%)	.404 (+3%)	.721 (+9%)	1220.5
2016	LAA	AL	132	517	68	157	28	1	5	39	0	40	67	0.304	.255 (+19%)	.321 (+10%)	.417 (-6%)	.738 (+1%)	189.6
2017	LAA	AL	89	350	43	96	20	1	7	31	1	29	51	0.274	.254 (+8%)	.324 (+3%)	.425 (-7%)	.750 (-3%)	-133.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	19	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	1	0.421

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	ALDS1	TBA	4	15	3	7	2	0	0	1	0	1	0.467
2013	ALWC	TBA	1	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	21	20	28	49	3	10
3B	372	371	225	513	42	52
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	1016	986	1445	2777	100	604

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	ATL	2B	21	20	28	49	3	10
2007	ATL	3B	22	19	20	28	4	4
2007	ATL	SS	53	35	59	113	4	22
2008	ATL	SS	126	126	193	396	16	78
2009	ATL	SS	139	138	191	409	13	83
2010	ATL	SS	74	73	99	250	9	62
2010	TOR	SS	60	60	105	173	9	48
2011	TOR	SS	132	131	182	343	14	73
2012	TOR	SS	143	140	240	431	12	100
2013	TBA	SS	153	149	208	395	7	88
2014	TBA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	TBA	SS	136	134	168	267	16	50
2015	WAS	3B	134	135	56	171	7	14
2016	LAA	3B	129	130	95	188	19	22
2017	LAA	3B	87	87	54	126	12	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	21
Third Base	372
Shortstop	1016
Left Field	1
Designated Hitter	7

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2009	Player of the Week	Week of 2009-07-18

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2016	LAA	AL	$7,000,000
2015	WAS	NL	$5,000,000
2014	TBA	AL	$5,000,000
2013	TBA	AL	$5,000,000
2012	TOR	AL	$5,000,000
2011	TOR	AL	$2,900,000
2010	ATL	NL	$435,000
2009	ATL	NL	$425,000
2008	ATL	NL	$402,500
Total Career Earnings			$31,162,500