Alex Escobar

Alexander José Escobar (born September 6, 1978 in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball who plays with the Washington Nationals since 2005. Previously, Escobar played for the New York Mets (2001) and Cleveland Indians (2003-04). He bats and throws right-handed.

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September 6 - 1978 - Valencia, Carabobo State - Venezuela - Right fielder - Major League Baseball - Washington Nationals - New York Mets - Cleveland Indians

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Escobar was signed by the Mets as a non-draft amateur free agent in 1995 and made his debut in 2001. At the end of the season, he was traded to the Indians as part of the eight-player deal that sent Roberto Alomar to the Mets. Escobar missed the entire 2002 season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament during spring training. In 2003, he recovered from a slow start at Triple-A Buffalo Bisons collecting 24 home runs and 78 runs batted in, and looked strong for the Tribe in September and played in 28 games.

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Free agent - 2001 - Roberto Alomar - Spring training - Triple-A - Buffalo Bisons - Home run - Runs batted in

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In the minors, Escobar was an All-Star in the 'AAA' International, 'AA' Eastern and 'AA' South Atlantic leagues, and he also was selected by Baseball America in the 1998 All-Stars team. Escobar has the all-star tools he needs. He can hit for average and is a potential slugger. Also, he has both speed and pure base running skills. In the outfield, he has an excellent range and a cannon for an arm. His only real flaw is his tendency to strikeout with great frequency (94 SO in 301 at-bat).

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Minors - All-Star - 'AAA' International - 'AA' Eastern - 'AA' South Atlantic - Baseball America - Average - Slugger - Strikeout - At-bat

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In a three-season career, Escobar is a .229 hitter with nine home runs and 34 RBI in 92 games.

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