Edwin Escobar
| Edwin Escobar | |
|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 22, 1992 La Sabana, Venezuela | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference |
Edwin Escobar (born April 22, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the minor league baseball organization of the Boston Red Sox.
Career
The Texas Rangers signed Escobar as an international free agent.[1] He was traded to the San Francisco Giants for Ben Snyder in 2010. He was traded to the Boston Red Sox in a deal for Jake Peavy on July 26, 2014.[2]
The Giants added Escobar to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[3] He started the 2014 season with the Fresno Grizzlies.[4][5]
Escobar was traded to the Boston Red Sox, along with Heath Hembree, for Jake Peavy on July 26, 2014.[6]
References
- ^ Giants never lost sight of top prospect Escobar
- ^ Giants trade LHP Ben Snyder to Texas for LHP Edwin Escobar
- ^ "Giants put pitcher Chris Heston, four others on 40-man roster | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- ^ Fresno Grizzlies' prized pitcher Edwin Escobar flashes skills
- ^ Good day for Giants prospects Edwin Escobar, Gary Brown
- ^ "Report: Giants to acquire Jake Peavy from Red Sox". NBC Sports. July 26, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Giants prospect Escobar knocking on door of Majors
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