Yunel Escobar
Positions:
Shortstop, Third Baseman and Second Baseman
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg)
Born:
November 2, 1982
in La Habana, Cuba
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Draft: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round of the 2005 MLB June Amateur Draft.
High School: Matires de Barbados (La Habana, Cuba)
Last Game:
August 6, 2017
(Age 34-277d)
vs. OAK 3 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 2007 season
Agents: Miami Sports Management • Previously: Wasserman Media Group
Full Name: Yunel Escobar
Nicknames:
El Gambao
Pronunciation: \YOO-nell EHS-koh-bahr\
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