When Mets scouts in Venezuelan saw Alex Escobar, they thought they had a white whale. Born on September 6, 1978 in Valencia, Venezuela, Escobar impressed evaluators in virtually every aspect of his game: he was able and projected to hit for average; he was able and projected to hit for power; he was speedy and was projected to be a disruptive force on the basepaths for years to come; he was a capable outfielder and projected to remain in center field; he had a strong arm. A two-time MVP in Venezuelan little leagues who spent time playing on the national team, baseball came naturally to Escobar.
Prospect Retrospective: Alex Escobar
