# Edwin Escobar

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Venezuelan baseball player (born 1992)

This article is about the Venezuelan [professional baseball](/source/Professional_baseball). For the Guatemalan politician, see [Edwin Escobar Hill](/source/Edwin_Escobar_Hill).

In this [Spanish name](/source/Spanish_name), the first or paternal [surname](/source/Surname) is *Escobar*.

Baseball player

Edwin Escobar Escobar with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars Leones de Yucatán – No. 47 Pitcher Born: (1992-04-22) April 22, 1992 (age 34) La Sabana, Venezuela Bats: Left Throws: Left Professional debut MLB: August 27, 2014, for the Boston Red Sox NPB: April 2, 2017, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters MLB statistics (through 2016 season) Win–loss record 1–2 Earned run average 7.01 Strikeouts 19 NPB statistics (through 2023 season) Win–loss record 22–23 Earned run average 3.17 Strikeouts 383 Saves 5 Holds 147 Stats at Baseball Reference Teams Boston Red Sox (2014) Arizona Diamondbacks (2016) Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2017) Yokohama DeNA BayStars (2017–2023)

**Edwin José Escobar** (born April 22, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional [baseball](/source/Baseball) [pitcher](/source/Pitcher) for the [Leones de Yucatán](/source/Leones_de_Yucat%C3%A1n) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) and [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks), and in [Nippon Professional Baseball](/source/Nippon_Professional_Baseball) (NPB) for the [Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters](/source/Hokkaido_Nippon-Ham_Fighters) and [Yokohama DeNA BayStars](/source/Yokohama_DeNA_BayStars).

## Career

### Texas Rangers

The [Texas Rangers](/source/Texas_Rangers_(baseball)) signed Escobar as an international [free agent](/source/Free_agent) in 2008.[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie-level [Arizona League Rangers](/source/Arizona_League_Rangers) in 2009, logging a 2–5 record and 5.00 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 13 games.

### San Francisco Giants

On April 1, 2010, Escobar was traded to the [San Francisco Giants](/source/San_Francisco_Giants) in exchange for minor leaguer Ben Snyder.[2] He spent the season with the Low-A [Salem-Keizer Volcanoes](/source/Salem-Keizer_Volcanoes), pitching to a 2–4 record, a 4.86 ERA, and 69 strikeouts in 14 games. The next year, Escobar split the season between the rookie-level [Arizona League Giants](/source/Arizona_League_Giants) and the Single-A [Augusta GreenJackets](/source/Augusta_GreenJackets), accumulating a 3–7 record and 6.58 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 52 innings of work. In 2012, he returned to Augusta, pitching to a 7–8 record and 2.96 ERA with 122 strikeouts in 130+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]

The Giants added Escobar to their [40-man roster](/source/40-man_roster) after the 2012 season, in order to protect him from the [Rule 5 draft](/source/Rule_5_draft).[4] He split the 2013 season between the High-A [San Jose Giants](/source/San_Jose_Giants) and the Double-A [Richmond Flying Squirrels](/source/Richmond_Flying_Squirrels), posting a 8–8 record and 2.80 ERA with 146 strikeouts in 26 games (24 starts) split between the two affiliates. He began the 2014 season with the Triple-A [Fresno Grizzlies](/source/Fresno_Grizzlies), and logged a 3–8 record and 5.11 ERA with 96 strikeouts in 20 games.[5][6]

### Boston Red Sox

The Giants traded Escobar and [Heath Hembree](/source/Heath_Hembree) to the [Boston Red Sox](/source/Boston_Red_Sox) in exchange for [Jake Peavy](/source/Jake_Peavy) on July 26, 2014.[7] He was called up to the Red Sox on August 10,[8] and returned to the Triple-A [Pawtucket Red Sox](/source/Pawtucket_Red_Sox) the next day. Escobar was recalled on August 27,[9] and pitched a scoreless 8th inning in his Major League debut in Toronto against the [Toronto Blue Jays](/source/Toronto_Blue_Jays). He finished his rookie season with a 4.50 ERA and 2 strikeouts in 2 appearances. In 2015, Escobar spent the majority of the season in Triple-A Pawtucket, also playing in 1 game for the Single-A [Greenville Drive](/source/Greenville_Drive), and pitched to a 3–3 record and 4.97 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 20 games. He was assigned to Pawtucket to begin the 2016 season. Escobar was [designated for assignment](/source/Designated_for_assignment) on April 20, 2016, to make room on the active roster for [William Cuevas](/source/William_Cuevas).[10]

### Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 29, 2016, Escobar was claimed off waivers by the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) and optioned to the Triple-A [Reno Aces](/source/Reno_Aces).[11] The Diamondbacks promoted Escobar to the major leagues to make his first major league start on May 30.[12] In 25 games for Arizona, Escobar recorded a 7.23 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 23+2⁄3 innings pitched.

### Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On November 18, 2016, the [Cleveland Indians](/source/Cleveland_Indians) claimed Escobar off waivers. Escobar was designated for assignment on January 5, 2017, to make room on the 40-man roster for [Edwin Encarnación](/source/Edwin_Encarnaci%C3%B3n).[13] He was released on January 10, to pursue a pitching opportunity in Japan.[14]

On January 11, 2017, Escobar signed a one-year, $775,000 with the [Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters](/source/Hokkaido_Nippon-Ham_Fighters) of [Nippon Professional Baseball](/source/Nippon_Professional_Baseball).[15][16] In 14 games for the Fighters, Escobar registered a 1-2 record and 5.64 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 22+1⁄3 innings of work.

### Yokohama DeNA BayStars

On July 7, 2017, Escobar was traded to the [Yokohama DeNA BayStars](/source/Yokohama_DeNA_BayStars) in exchange for catcher [Toshiki Kurobane](/source/Toshiki_Kurobane). The BayStars re-signed him in the offseason to a one-year deal worth roughly $500,000.[17] He finished the 2017 season with a 3.44 ERA and 33 strikeoutsin 27 games for the BayStars. In 2018, Escobar pitched in 53 games for the team, posting a 4–3 record and 3.57 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched.

Escobar agreed to another one-year contract with the BayStars for the 2019 season worth roughly $854,000. That season, Escobar pitched to a 5–4 record and 2.51 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 74 appearances. On November 18, 2019, Escobar signed an additional one-year extension, worth roughly $1.5 million, to remain with the BayStars.[18] In 2020, Escobar logged a 1-4 record and 2.33 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 54 innings pitched across 56 games.

On November 7, 2023, following the regular season, the BayStars announced that Escobar was no longer under contract with the team and that they would begin negotiations regarding a new contract. In 7 seasons in NPB, he had registered a 22-23 record and 3.17 ERA with 383 strikeouts across 392+1⁄3 innings pitched.[19]

### Chicago Cubs

On November 20, 2023, Escobar signed a minor league contract with the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs).[20] In 31 appearances for the Triple–A [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs), he recorded a 4.86 ERA with 47 strikeouts across 46+1⁄3 innings pitched. Escobar was released by the Cubs organization on July 16, 2024.[21]

### Sultanes de Monterrey

On July 22, 2024, Escobar signed with the [Sultanes de Monterrey](/source/Sultanes_de_Monterrey) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).[22] In 4 games for Monterrey, he struggled to a 6.75 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 4 innings of work. Escobar was released by the Sultanes on March 3, 2025.[23]

### Leones de Yucatán

On May 16, 2025, Escobar signed with the [Leones de Yucatán](/source/Leones_de_Yucat%C3%A1n) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).[24] In 44 games 37.1 innings of relief he went 4-5 with a 3.86 ERA and 31 strikeouts.

## Personal life

Escobar is son of shortstop [José Escobar](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Escobar_(baseball)), as well as cousin of outfielder [Ronald Acuña Jr.](/source/Ronald_Acu%C3%B1a_Jr.), infielders [Luisangel Acuña](/source/Luisangel_Acu%C3%B1a) and [Alcides Escobar](/source/Alcides_Escobar), and pitchers [Kelvim Escobar](/source/Kelvim_Escobar) and [Vicente Campos](/source/Vicente_Campos).[25][26]

## See also

- [List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela](/source/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_from_Venezuela)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Giants never lost sight of top prospect Escobar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160630132405/http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/giants-never-lost-sight-top-prospect-escobar). *CSN Bay Area*. Archived from [the original](http://www.csnbayarea.com/giants/giants-never-lost-sight-top-prospect-escobar) on June 30, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Giants trade LHP Ben Snyder to Texas for LHP Edwin Escobar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160428122418/http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100401&content_id=9048312&vkey=pr_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf). *San Francisco Giants*. Archived from [the original](http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100401&content_id=9048312&vkey=pr_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf) on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Edwin Escobar Minor, Winter & Japanese Leagues Statistics & History"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=escoba001edw).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-roster2012_4-0)** ["Giants put pitcher Chris Heston, four others on 40-man roster | MLB.com: News"](http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121120&content_id=40386322&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Fresno Grizzlies' prized pitcher Edwin Escobar flashes skills"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140513142119/http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/04/20/3887259/top-pitcher-shows-skills-for-grizzlies.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/04/20/3887259/top-pitcher-shows-skills-for-grizzlies.html) on May 13, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Bruce Jenkins (March 1, 2014). ["Good day for Giants prospects Edwin Escobar, Gary Brown"](http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Good-day-for-Giants-prospects-Edwin-Escobar-Gary-5279011.php). *SFGate*. Retrieved April 20, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Report: Giants to acquire Jake Peavy from Red Sox"](http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/26/report-jake-peavy-close-to-being-traded-to-national-league-team/). NBC Sports. July 26, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Red Sox Call Up Lefty Edwin Escobar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140814005607/http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/08/red_sox_call_up_lefty_edwin_escobar.html). Boston Globe. August 10, 2014. Archived from [the original](https://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2014/08/red_sox_call_up_lefty_edwin_escobar.html) on August 14, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Ross, Jamie (August 27, 2014). ["With bullpen taxed, Escobar earns promotion"](http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140827&content_id=91708220&notebook_id=91762918&vkey=notebook_bos&c_id=bos). *MLB.com*. Retrieved August 27, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [MiLB.com](https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-173440446)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["D-backs claim Edwin Escobar from Boston; designate Matt Buschmann for assignment"](https://www.mlb.com/press-release/d-backs-claim-edwin-escobar-from-boston-designate-matt-buschmann-for-a-175275322). *MLB.com*. Retrieved April 29, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Diamondbacks, Edwin Escobar see positives in debut loss"](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2016/05/30/diamondbacks-edwin-escobar-see-positives-debut-loss/85175796/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Bastian, Jordan (January 5, 2017). ["Indians sign free agent Edwin Encarnación to a three-year contract"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170105173832/http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/212729276/indians-introduce-edwin-encarnacion/). *mlb.com*. Archived from [the original](http://m.indians.mlb.com/news/article/212729276/indians-introduce-edwin-encarnacion/) on January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Todd, Jeff (January 10, 2017). ["Indians Release Edwin Escobar To Pursue Opportunity In Japan"](http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/01/indians-release-edwin-escobar-to-pursue-opportunity-in-japan.html). *mlbtraderumors.com*. Retrieved January 10, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["\[1/11/2017\] Nippon Ham Fighters reach agreement with Edwin Escobar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170113140706/http://yakyudb.com/2017/01/11/1112017-nippon-ham-fighters-reach-agreement-with-edwin-escobar/). *yakyudb.com*. January 11, 2017. Archived from [the original](http://yakyudb.com/2017/01/11/1112017-nippon-ham-fighters-reach-agreement-with-edwin-escobar/) on January 13, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Fighters acquire lefty Escobar"](http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2017/01/11/baseball/japanese-baseball/fighters-acquire-lefty-escobar/). *japantimes.co.jp*. January 11, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Yokohama Bay Stars sign Edwin Escobar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20201008184135/https://yakyudb.com/2017/11/18/11172017-yokohama-bay-stars-sign-edwin-escobar/). *yakyudb.com*. November 16, 2017. Archived from [the original](https://yakyudb.com/2017/11/18/11172017-yokohama-bay-stars-sign-edwin-escobar/) on October 8, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["2020年度 E.エスコバー選手契約について"](https://www.baystars.co.jp/news/2019/11/1118_04.php). *横浜DeNAベイスターズ 公式サイト* (in Japanese). November 18, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["\[DeNA\] Escobar's free contract will continue negotiations to remain Ambagi will be decided to leave"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231114213216/https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ce7ee7b56deca3033943bc466aa993b1a45910fb). *news.yahoo.co.jp*. Archived from [the original](https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/ce7ee7b56deca3033943bc466aa993b1a45910fb) on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Cubs reportedly sign free agent pitcher Edwin Escobar"](https://www.nbcsportschicago.com/mlb/chicago-cubs/cubs-free-agency/cubs-reportedly-sign-free-agent-pitcher-edwin-escobar/520284/). November 21, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Transactions"](https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-16).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de julio de 2024"](https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-22-de-julio-de-2024). *[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)*. Retrieved July 24, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de marzo de 2025"](https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-marzo-de-2025). *milb.com*. Retrieved March 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 16 de mayo de 2025"](https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-16-de-mayo-de-2025). *lmb.com.mx* (in Spanish). Retrieved May 18, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** [Pelota Binaria website](http://www.pelotabinaria.com.ve/beisbol/mostrar.php?ID=escoedw001)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Baseball is a family affair for Braves phenom Ronald Acuña Jr"](https://sports.yahoo.com/for-ronald-acuna-jr-baseball-is-a-family-affair-130007865.html?origin=serp_auto). *Yahoo Sports*. August 17, 2019. Retrieved April 8, 2025.

## External links

- Career statistics from [MLB](https://www.mlb.com/player/546276) · [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/32659) · [Baseball Reference](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/escobed02.shtml) · [Fangraphs](https://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=10337) · [Baseball Reference (Minors)](https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=escoba001edw) · [Retrosheet](https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/Pescoe002.htm) · [Baseball Almanac](https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=escobed02)

- [Edwin Escobar エドウィン エスコバー](https://www.instagram.com/ved47escobar/) on [Instagram](/source/Instagram_(identifier))

v t e Venezuela roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic 0 Andrés Giménez 1 Luis Rengifo 2 Luis Arráez 3 Elieser Hernández 5 Max Castillo 6 David Peralta 7 Eugenio Suárez 8 Alexis Rivero 10 Eduardo Escobar 13 Salvador Perez 14 Gleyber Torres 15 Hernán Pérez 16 Omar Narváez 18 Anthony Vizcaya 24 Miguel Cabrera 25 Anthony Santander 27 Jose Altuve 28 Robinson Chirinos 35 Erick Leal 37 Enmanuel De Jesus 38 Norwith Gudiño 42 Ronald Acuña Jr. 43 Carlos Hernández 44 Jesús Luzardo 45 Jhoulys Chacín 46 José Alvarado 47 Edwin Escobar 49 Pablo López 54 Martín Pérez 55 Ranger Suárez 56 Silvino Bracho 57 Eduardo Rodríguez 58 Endrys Briceño 59 Andrés Machado 60 Darwinzon Hernández 65 José Quijada 66 José Ruiz 77 Luis García Manager 22 Omar López Coaches Bench Coach 64 Carlos Mendoza Hitting Coach 63 Rodolfo Hernández Assistant Hitting Coach 52 Wilfredo Romero Pitching Coach 72 Iván Arteaga First Base Coach 12 Rouglas Odor Third Base Coach 23 Ramón Borrego Bullpen Coach 19 Luis Ramírez Bullpen Catcher 85 Javier Bracamonte

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