Felix Escalona
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2005)
Felix Escalona was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005 for the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, a span of 4 seasons. In 84 career games, he hit .209 with 43 hits and 13 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-04-04
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Full name: Felix Eduardo Escalona
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 206 | 20 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 56 | .209 | .261 | .282 | .543 | -678 |
Career AVG .209 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career SLG .282 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.
Career OPS .543 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 59 | 157 | 17 | 34 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 44 | .217 | .261 (-17%) | .331 (-21%) | .416 (-30%) | .747 (-26%) | -678.3 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .185 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYA | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 10 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 84 | 206 | 20 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 56 | .209 | — | — | — | — | -678 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 39 | 86 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 5 | .279 |
| Away | 45 | 120 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 8 | .158 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | NYY | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-26 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-13 | NYY | TBR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-29 | NYY | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-28 | NYY | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-25 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-24 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-08-23 | NYY | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-22 | NYY | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-08-15 | NYY | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 27 | 22 | 50 | 69 | 4 | 16 |
| 3B | 9 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 43 | 28 | 54 | 94 | 5 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | 2B | 25 | 20 | 46 | 61 | 4 | 12 |
| 2002 | TBA | 3B | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | TBA | SS | 26 | 16 | 28 | 58 | 5 | 16 |
| 2003 | TBA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | TBA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | SS | 8 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYA | SS | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | SS | 5 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 27 |
| Third Base | 9 |
| Shortstop | 43 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Felix Escalona's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Escalona's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2004, and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $200,000 | ||
Felix Escalona: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 4, 2002 and the final game on October 2, 2005, Felix Escalona built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002 to 2003) and the New York Yankees (2004 through 2005). Escalona is listed as a shortstop at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Escalona both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Escalona was born on March 12, 1979, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela. The given name on file is Felix Eduardo Escalona.
In 84 games and 206 at bats, Escalona batted .209 with 43 hits, along with 13 RBI. Escalona got on base at a .261 rate and slugged .282 (.543 OPS). Over the seasons Escalona played, league hitters batted .264; the .209 career figure is 20.9% below that. 2002 produced Escalona's most hits, 34 of them for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .217 in 2002, did not top the league's .261.
Frequently Asked Questions about Felix Escalona
- What years did Felix Escalona play?
- Felix Escalona played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005.
- Was Felix Escalona a pitcher?
- No. Felix Escalona was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Felix Escalona hit?
- Felix Escalona hit 0 career home runs with 43 hits.
- What teams did Felix Escalona play for?
- Felix Escalona played for 2 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2002–2003) and the New York Yankees (2004–2005).
- What were Felix Escalona's career stats?
- In 84 games, Felix Escalona had 43 hits, 13 RBI, 20 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
- How much did Felix Escalona earn in his career?
- Felix Escalona's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Escalona's career ran from 2002 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2003, 2004, and 2005.
- What was Felix Escalona's salary?
- Felix Escalona's recorded salary was $200,000 in 2002.
- What position did Felix Escalona play?
- Felix Escalona played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Felix Escalona and how much did he weigh?
- Felix Escalona was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Felix Escalona's career batting average?
- Felix Escalona batted .209 over his career, with 43 hits in 206 at bats.
- How many RBI did Felix Escalona have?
- Felix Escalona drove in 13 runs in his career.
- Is Felix Escalona in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Felix Escalona has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.