Felix Escalona
| AB | 206 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .209 |
| OBP | .261 |
| SLG | .282 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Felix Eduardo Escalona
- Born 03/12/1979 in Cabello Edo, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 04/04/2002
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The Giants acknowledge one of their organization's biggest weaknesses is up the middle of the field. They hope that major league Rule 5 pick Escalona, drafted away from the Astros, will help them now and in the future. Primarily a second baseman, he led the South Atlantic League in doubles and extra-base hits last year, an indication that he has plenty of bat for his position. Stocky to the point where Houston thought he might need to lose some weight, Escalona has just average speed. He does have better range than one would think, and he turns the double play well. Scouts praised his instincts and poise, traits that attracted San Francisco in the Rule 5 draft as well. Interestingly, the Giants announced Escalona as a third baseman at the draft. Though he didn't play there in 2001, the hot corner has been a weak spot at the major league level. With the acquisition of Desi Relaford in the Shawn Estes trade, the Giants should be able to carry Escalona through 2002. Then they can figure out where to use him in the future.
