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Alcides Escobar

Kansas City Royals

1986/12/16 25

6-1 185

La Sabana, Venezuela

R / R

4

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 158 548 69 139 21 8 4 46 25 73 26 9 .254 .290 .343
career Total 350 1183 148 298 38 19 9 98 65 162 40 15 .252 .294 .339

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has outstanding speed and quickness, which he uses prodigiously both on the bases and afield. Is blessed with excellent athleticism and a lanky frame that should produce more power.
Flaws
  • Needs to cut down on his errors total and polish his defense in general. Would also benefit from adding more bulk to his frame, as well as more patience at the dish.
Career Potential
  • Toolsy shortstop with all-round upside.
  • AwardsPacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star TeamSouthern League (AA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 5, 2011 Missed 2 games (sprained left ankle).
September 3, 2011 Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.
February 20, 2011 Re-signed by the Kansas City Royals to a one-year contract.
December 19, 2010 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers.
August 12, 2009 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
April 1, 2009 Optioned to Nashville (AAA).
January 29, 2009 Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
September 1, 2008 Recalled from Nashville (AAA).
March 29, 2008 Optioned to Huntsville (AA).
January 29, 2008 Re-signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a one-year contract.
November 19, 2007 Contract purchased from Huntsville (AA).

Trades

December 19, 2010 Kansas City Royals traded Zack Greinke, Yuniesky Betancourt, and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for Alcides Escobar, Lorenzo Cain, Jake Odorizzi and Jeremy Jeffress.
July 9, 2003 Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Milwaukee Brewers.

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