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Alcides Escobar is a Venezuelan baseball infielder who has played in MLB, NPB and the Mexican League. He is a former All-Star, World Series champion and Gold Glove winner who played for the Brewers, Royals, Swallows and Nationals.
Alcides Escobar. Position: Shortstop. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 205lb (185cm, 92kg) Born: December 16, 1986 (Age: 37-241d) in La Sabana, Venezuela. Debut: (Age 21-262d, 19,432nd in major league history) 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Last Game: (Age 35-212d) 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
- December 16, 1986
Recorded 8 triples, which ranked tied for fourth in the American League ... his 18 triples since the beginning of 2010 are the sixth-most in the Majors. ... His 18 sacrifice hits were second most in MLB and tied for the second-most in a single season in Royals history, only trailing Tom Goodwin's 21 in 1996. ...
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Oct 8, 2021 · The veteran infielder, who played for the Royals and the Mariners, returns to Washington after a successful comeback in 2021. He provides defensive versatility and leadership for the Nats, who traded Trea Turner to the Dodgers.
Jul 3, 2021 · The Nationals acquired the veteran infielder in exchange for cash considerations on July 3, 2021. Escobar, a former All-Star and World Series champion with Kansas City, had not played in the Majors since 2018.