Luis Escobar (baseball)

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67+13 innings pitched.

Fubon Guardians

On January 6, 2022, Escobar signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [12] On May 23, Escobar requested and was granted his release for personal reasons. He never appeared in a game for the Guardians and only pitched for their farm team prior to his release. [13]

Olmecas de Tabasco (second stint)

On July 5, 2022, Escobar signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. [14] He made 6 starts for Tabasco down the stretch, struggling to a 2–2 record and 7.25 ERA with 12 strikeouts. In 2023, Escobar made 15 appearances (14 starts) for the team, registering a 6–6 record and 4.42 ERA with 48 strikeouts across 73+13 innings pitched.

Acereros de Monclova

On February 3, 2024, Escobar was traded to the Acereros de Monclova in exchange for Wirfin Obispo. [15] He made 18 appearances (12 starts) for Monclova, posting a 4–3 record and 4.38 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 63+23 innings pitched. Escobar was released by Monclova on December 23. [16]

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Luis Escobar
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Luis Escobar with Caimanes de Barranquilla in 2021
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-05-30) May 30, 1996 (age 28)
Cartagena, Colombia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 13, 2019, for the Pittsburgh Pirates