Edwin Escobar
Born: 4/22/1992 in La Sabana, Vargas, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2014-08-27 | Final Game: 2016-09-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Edwin Jose Escobar
Biography
Edwin Escobar, born in 1992, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2014 to 2016. Making his Major League Baseball debut with the San Francisco Giants, Escobar showcased his skills as a left-handed pitcher during a period characterized by a blend of emerging talents and veteran players. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.01, with a total of 19 strikeouts. While he did not record any saves, Escobar's abilities on the mound were evident during his time in the league.
Escobar's career unfolded during an era where pitching was increasingly dominated by power arms and advanced analytics, presenting unique challenges for pitchers. Despite facing difficulties in consistently finding success at the Major League level, he contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic. After concluding his MLB tenure in September 2016, Escobar continued to be involved in the game, reflecting the resilience that many players exhibit in pursuit of baseball excellence.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 7.01 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 1 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 7.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ARI | P | 25 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |