Eduardo Escobar might not have a set position on the field, but he’s finding a home at the plate.
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor is finding ways to keep Escobar in the lineup, having started him in five of the last six games (missing just the second game of the June 17 day-night doubleheader), with three of those starts at third, another at short and last time out at second. And it’s no wonder why.
Minnesota’s super-utility player has been on quite a hitting tear lately, boosting his average to .296 and slugging percentage to .486 — both of which would be career highs, as well as his .