Esquerra led Loyola Marymount in nearly every offensive category last spring to lead the Lions to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 19 years. He returned as a senior this year and again led LMU in most categories before the season shut down. Esquerra is a switch-hitter with above-average power from both sides of the plate. He makes loud contact when he connects, but he is extremely aggressive and swings and misses at an alarming rate. He struck out in nearly 30 percent of his collegiate plate appearances and rarely walks. Esquerra was previously a switch-thrower as well. He primarily throws lefthanded only now and is limited to first base defensively.
Esquerra is a unique player as an ambidextrous switch-hitter and switch-thrower with big power. He led Loyola Marymount in batting average (.335), slugging percentage (.647), doubles (18) and home runs (16) this spring, with most of his power coming from the left side. He is an aggressive hitter prone to striking out, but he makes impact contact when he connects. Esquerra is just a fair defender at left field and first base. He will have to mash to rise in pro ball.
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