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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 3 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 31.0 | 28 | 10 | 19 | 36 | 2.90 | 1048.8 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 7 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.7 | 72 | 33 | 35 | 72 | 3.73 | 1955.8 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 14 | 11 | 33 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174.0 | 203 | 110 | 81 | 129 | 5.69 | 309.8 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 10 | 15 | 43 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 180.0 | 186 | 107 | 85 | 142 | 5.35 | -612.7 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 6 | 8 | 59 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 126.0 | 93 | 49 | 52 | 121 | 3.50 | 3729.7 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 5 | 7 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 78.0 | 75 | 37 | 44 | 85 | 4.27 | -110.5 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 13 | 9 | 41 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 180.3 | 189 | 86 | 78 | 159 | 4.29 | 2819.1 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 11 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 208.3 | 192 | 91 | 76 | 191 | 3.93 | - |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 3 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59.7 | 45 | 20 | 21 | 63 | 3.02 | 2045.6 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 11 | 14 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 189.3 | 192 | 76 | 50 | 147 | 3.61 | 4475.2 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 18 | 7 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 195.7 | 182 | 74 | 66 | 160 | 3.40 | 5496.5 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3.60 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TOR | AL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TOR | AL | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 41 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | LAA | AL | 30 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TOR | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | TOR | P | 22 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TOR | P | 33 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | TOR | P | 43 | 24 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | TOR | P | 59 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | TOR | P | 76 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TOR | P | 41 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | ANA | P | 33 | 33 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | LAA | P | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | LAA | P | 30 | 30 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | LAA | P | 30 | 30 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | LAA | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||