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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |