Eduardo Escobar is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman who last played for the Los Angeles Angels of the Major League Baseball. Following his free agent status in 2023, he previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets all of the Major League Baseball (MLB).

Who is Eduardo Escobar?

Eduardo José Escobar was born on January 5, 1989 in Villa de Cura, Venezuela. He has four siblings with whom he grew up in the neighborhood of La Pica in Palo Negro in the Venezuelan state of Aragua.

Escobar and his siblings were raised solely by their mother. At age seven (7), he began taking all kinds of menial jobs to support his mother and siblings and only got an education through the eighth grade.

In September 2011, Escobar was called up by the Chicago White Sox, where he played nine games and had two hits in seven at bats. In 2012, Escobar made the 25-man roster out of spring training as a utility infielder. In his first 97 plate appearances of 2012, Escobar had a .207 batting average with three runs batted in (RBIs).

After a year with the Sox, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins with Pedro Hernández for Francisco Liriano. He played a total of 49 games, batting .227 with six RBIs. Overall in 2012, Escobar had 146 total plate appearances with a .214 average and nine RBIs.

What is Eduardo Escobar’s age, height and weight?

Eduardo Escobar was born on January 5, 1989 in Villa de Cura, Venezuela. Currently, he is 34 years old. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches and weighs in at 87 kilograms (193 lb).

What is Eduardo Escobar’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

Eduardo Escobar is a Venezuelan-American national. His ethnicity is unknown. To be updated as soon as possible.

What is Eduardo Escobar’s profession?

Eduardo Escobar is a professional baseball player.

What teams did Eduardo Escobar play for?

After playing in the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox on September 2, 2011. Since then he has played for a number of MLB teams and they are;

Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
Arizona Diamondbacks
Milwaukee Brewers
New York Mets
Los Angeles Angels

What position does Eduardo Escobar play?

Eduardo Escobar plays as a third baseman.

What happened to Eduardo Escobar?

On June 23, 2023, the Mets traded Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels for pitching prospects Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. 

Who was Eduardo Escobar traded for?

At the end of the 2023 season, the New York Mets traded Eduardo Escobar to the Los Angeles Angels, where he played for a season and is currently as free agent.

How much is Eduardo Escobar’s contract?

As per reports from Spotrac.com, Eduardo Escobar’s contract as a free agent for the 2022-2024 season is a staggering US$20 million. He is to receive a annual base salary of US$10 million per year.

Who are Eduardo Escobar’s Parents?

Eduardo Escobar was birthed into the world to parents whose details have not been made public. Escobar is said to have been raised by his single unidentified mother.

Does Eduardo Escobar have siblings?

Yes, Eduardo Escobar has four siblings.

Who is Eduardo Escobar married to?

Eduardo Escobar has been married to his beautiful wife Eucaris Escobar.

Does Eduardo Escobar have children?

Eduardo Escobar is a proud father of five (5) children, four sons and a daughter.

What is Eduardo Escobar’s Net Worth?

According to sources, Venezuelan-American professional baseball third baseman, Eduardo Escobar has amassed a net worth of US$7 million as of 2023.