The Book on Alcides Escobar
Prospect Info
Alcides Escobar
Born 12/16/1986
SS, MLW
The Brewer's top everyday prospect, shortstop Alcides Escobar shows plus speed and range, and has demonstrated a very strong throwing arm. His bat has always been iffy, but that's been improving, and he looks to have a future as a leadoff with plus speed. With JJ Hardy out of the way, in fact, it looks like he'll have to stumble hard in order to miss the 2010 everyday roster.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/15/2010): #12 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #12
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #12
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #54
Player Updates and Notes
Alcides Escobar, who should get a clean shot at the starting shortstop job in Milwaukee for 2010, is raking at a .404/.445/.500 clip in the Venezuelan Winter League. More tellingly, he's stolen 12 bases in 33 games.
12/12/2009 by KDaddy
Escobar was named to the MLB 2008 Futures roster today.
7/8/2007 by BallGrrrl
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