Age, Biography and Wiki
Alcides Escobar was born on 16 December, 1986 in La Sabana, Venezuela, is a Venezuelan baseball player (born 1986). Discover Alcides Escobar's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?
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| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
16 December 1986 |
| Birthday |
16 December |
| Birthplace |
La Sabana, Venezuela |
| Nationality |
Venezuela
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 37 years old group.
Alcides Escobar Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Alcides Escobar height is 1.85 m .
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| Height |
1.85 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Alcides Escobar's Wife?
His wife is Francys Escobar
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Francys Escobar |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Gabriela Escobar, Massimiliano Escobar |
Alcides Escobar Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alcides Escobar worth at the age of 37 years old? Alcides Escobar’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Venezuela. We have estimated Alcides Escobar's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Alcides Escobar Social Network
Timeline
Alcides Escobar (born December 16, 1986) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League.
He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals, and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Escobar was born in La Sabana, Venezuela.
Escobar is cousin to pitchers Edwin Escobar and Kelvim Escobar, as well as shortstop Maikel García and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. He is also the nephew of shortstop José Escobar.
Escobar began playing baseball when he was four years old, stating how he idolized fellow Venezuelan shortstop Omar Vizquel.
On July 9, 2003 (at age 16), Escobar signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an international free agent for $35,000.
Escobar made his professional debut in 2004 with the rookie-level Helena Brewers.
In 2005, he played for the Single-A West Virginia Power, batting .271/.305/.362 with 2 home runs and 36 RBI.
The following season, Escobar slashed .257/.296/.306 in 87 games for the High-A Brevard County Manatees.
In 2007, he split time between Single-A and Double-A, playing 63 games for Brevard County in the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and 62 games for the Double-A Huntsville Stars of the Southern League.
He batted a combined .306 with one home run and 53 runs batted in.
In 2008, Escobar played mostly for Huntsville.
On September 1, 2008 (when rosters expanded), Escobar was called up to the Majors for the first time, and made his debut two days later as a defensive replacement at shortstop.
He picked up his first career hit in his first at bat in the same game, a single against pitcher Scott Schoeneweis of the New York Mets.
Before the 2009 season, Baseball America rated Escobar the 19th best prospect in baseball.
In 2009, Escobar appeared in the All-Star Futures Game as the starting shortstop for the World team.
During the game, he went 2-for-4 and scored the go-ahead run.
On August 12, Escobar was called up to the Brewers from the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to replace J. J. Hardy, who had been optioned down.
He made his first major league appearance of the season that night, pinch running for Prince Fielder in the bottom of the 9th inning against the San Diego Padres.
Escobar stole second base, his first stolen base of his career.
After the end of the 2009 season, the Brewers traded Hardy to the Minnesota Twins, making Escobar the starting shortstop for the Brewers in 2010.
Prior to the 2010 season, Baseball America rated Escobar as the best prospect in baseball.
In 2011 he batted .254/.290/.343 with 4 home runs and 46 RBI in 158 games.
On March 15, 2012, Escobar signed a four-year, $10 million extension through 2015 with club options for 2016 and 2017 with the Royals.
If both options were exercised, Escobar could earn $21.75 million.
Escobar, who was slated to earn $519,500 in 2012, would instead earn $1 million in 2012 and $3 million a year from 2013 to 2015.
In 2013, Escobar batted .234/.259/.300, and his .259 on base percentage was the lowest of all qualified MLB batters.
His .300 slugging percentage was also the lowest among all qualified batters in MLB.
He finished the season hitting .285, with 74 runs scored, 50 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases.
In 2015, Escobar batted .257/.293/.320.
He led the majors in with 11 sacrifice hits.
His .320 slugging percentage was the lowest of all qualified major league batters.
He also had the lowest ISO (isolated power) of all MLB players in 2015, at .064.
During the 2015 ALCS, Escobar set a postseason record by getting a lead-off hit in four consecutive games.
His 2016 option was worth $5.25 million and had a $500,000 buyout.
His 2017 option was worth $6.5 million and had a $500,000 buyout.
The extension covered his final pre-arbitration season and his three arbitration-eligible seasons.
The club options covered his first year of free agency.
