Eduardo Escobar, baseball player, 164 home runs, 2011-2022

Eduardo Escobar

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

MLB Debut: 2011-09-02 | Final Game: 2022-10-04

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

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO 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

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG 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 -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 -372.4
2014 MIN AL 133 433 52 119 35 2 6 37 1 24 93 0.275 154.5
2015 MIN AL 127 409 48 107 31 4 12 58 2 28 86 0.262 212.4
2016 MIN AL 105 352 32 83 14 2 6 37 1 21 72 0.236 -1129.7
2017 MIN AL 129 457 62 116 16 5 21 73 5 33 98 0.254 5.3
2018 AZ NL 54 198 30 53 11 0 8 21 1 18 35 0.268 175.9
2018 MIN AL 97 368 45 101 37 3 15 63 1 34 91 0.274 175.9
2019 AZ NL 158 636 94 171 29 10 35 118 5 50 130 0.269 1051.3
2020 AZ NL 54 203 22 43 7 3 4 20 1 15 41 0.212 -702.4
2021 AZ NL 98 370 50 91 14 3 22 65 1 29 85 0.246 372.5
2021 MIL NL 48 179 27 48 12 2 6 25 0 19 39 0.268 372.5
2022 NYN NL 136 495 58 119 26 4 20 69 0 40 129 0.240 88.1
2023 LAA AL 60 178 17 39 3 3 2 15 0 10 54 0.219 -770.0
2023 NYN NL 40 110 15 26 3 2 4 16 2 8 24 0.236 -770.0

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 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2022 NLWC1 NYN 3 9 2 3 1 0 1 2 2 3 0.333
2021 NLDS1 MIL 4 10 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 0.300
2017 ALWC MIN 1 4 0 2 0 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 SS 4 3 3 11 1 1
2012 CHA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
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 SS 38 21 31 69 5 9
2013 MIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2014 MIN 2B 9 6 12 16 1 5
2014 MIN 3B 25 23 12 39 3 7
2014 MIN SS 98 86 130 224 5 49
2014 MIN OF 3 2 5 2 0 0
2015 MIN 2B 11 4 8 14 0 2
2015 MIN 3B 5 5 3 6 1 1
2015 MIN SS 71 71 93 190 4 44
2015 MIN OF 36 27 60 4 1 1
2016 MIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 MIN 2B 6 2 5 8 0 3
2016 MIN 3B 23 20 13 35 1 4
2016 MIN SS 71 66 87 200 9 62
2016 MIN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN 2B 9 7 10 20 0 5
2017 MIN 3B 79 77 31 127 6 15
2017 MIN SS 16 12 14 31 0 12
2017 MIN OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2018 ARI 3B 54 51 23 94 2 6
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
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 LAA P 3 0 0 1 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 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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 4
Catcher 1
First Base 23
Second Base 159
Third Base 796
Shortstop 330
Left Field 43
Center Field 1
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 52

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2022 Player of the Month September
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-04-27
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-06-09

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIN AL $2,150,000
2015 MIN AL $532,500
2014 MIN AL $507,500
2013 MIN AL $495,000
2012 CHA AL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $4,165,000