Kelvim Escobar, baseball player, 1997-2009

Kelvim Escobar

Born: 4/11/1976 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1997-06-29 | Final Game: 2009-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Kelvim Jose Escobar

Biography

Kelvim Escobar was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2009. Born in 1976, he played for several teams during his career, including the Anaheim Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays. Escobar was known for his powerful arm and versatility on the mound, effectively serving in both starting and relief roles. His career record stood at 101 wins and 91 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. Over his career, he recorded 1,310 strikeouts and achieved 59 saves, highlighting his ability to both start games and close them out when needed. Escobar's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, as the game was evolving with new training techniques and strategies. He became a key contributor to his teams during the early 2000s, and his performance was instrumental in critical games. His ability to adapt and excel in various pitching roles showcased his skill and determination, making him a respected figure among his peers. As a retired player, Escobar's legacy includes not only his statistical accomplishments but also his influence on future generations of pitchers who admired his work ethic and competitive spirit.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
101 91 411 202 10 4 59 1507.0 1461 695 137 611 1310 4.15 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
411 27 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 0.111 0.111 0.111 0.222 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2007 ALDS1 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALCS LAA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALDS2 LAA 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS1 ANA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 8 2 0 19.7 15 8 17 24 3.66

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2007 ALDS1 LAA 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 4 3 5 5 5.40
2005 ALCS LAA 0 2 2 0 0 4.3 4 1 2 10 2.08
2005 ALDS2 LAA 1 0 4 0 0 7.0 2 1 5 5 1.29
2004 ALDS1 ANA 0 0 1 1 0 3.3 5 3 5 4 8.10

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 411 202 84 131 8 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 411

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2001 Player of the Week Week of 2001-08-25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 NYN NL $1,250,000
2009 LAA AL $10,000,000
2008 LAA AL $9,500,000
2007 LAA AL $9,000,000
2006 LAA AL $6,750,000
2005 LAA AL $6,250,000
2004 ANA AL $5,750,000
2003 TOR AL $3,900,000
2002 TOR AL $2,300,000
2001 TOR AL $1,500,000
2000 TOR AL $500,000
1999 TOR AL $350,000
1998 TOR AL $220,000
1997 TOR AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $57,420,000