Kelvim Escobar
| Full Name : | Kelvim Jose Bolivar Escobar |
| Public : | Kelvim Escobar |
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| Country : | Venezuela  |
| DOB : | April 11, 1976 (Age 33) |
| Place : | La Guaira |
| Height : | 6' 1" |
| Weight : | 205 lbs. |
| Sport : | Baseball - MLB |
| Team : | New York Mets |
| Level : | Professional |
| Status : | Good |
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| Starting Pitcher |
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| Bats : Right | Throws : Right |
MLB Teams :
New York Mets (2010 - present)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004 - 2009)
Toronto Blue Jays (1997 - 2003)
Kelvim Jose Escobar Bolivar is a professional baseball player currently signed as a starting pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born in La Guaira, Venezuela on April 11, 1976.
After making his Major League debut on June 29, 1997, Escobar spent seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, alternating between starting and contributing out of the bullpen. He was established as a starter in 2003 and went 8-3 in the 14 starts after the All-Star break. He finished the season with a 12-8 record with 159 strikeouts and a 3.92 ERA in 26 outings. After the season he became a free agent and signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Among Escobar's repertoire of throws include a four-seam fastball, a two-seamer, and a deceptive changeup, as well as a split-finger, a curve, and a slider.
New York Mets
On December 28, 2009, Escobar signed a 1 year contact with the New York Mets. This deal will give him a $1.25M dollar base salary, with up to $3M total in incentives based on games pitched.
Pitching Style
Escobar throws an 93-95 MPH four-seam fastball, an 90-92 MPH two-seamer, and a deceptive 83-85 MPH changeup. He has good command of a wide variety of other pitches, including an 79-83 MPH curve, and the occasional 86-88 slider or 85-87 MPH splitter.
