When the LA Angels started Spring Training in 2016, many were wondering if Escobar, who was coming off a career year in 2015, would follow it up in 2016. Escobar showed right away that 2015 was no fluke hitting .306 with three homers and driving in 13 runs in the first two months of the season.
By the end of the season no one was questioning Escobar’s value as he finished the year with a .304 batting average with five homers and 39 RBI’s and solidified the lead-off spot with a .355 OBP.
Escobar’s only liability was his defense as he made 19 errors 302 chances which equates to a .