Chosen Reinforces its Roster with Alcides Escobar
The Leones del Escogido, current national and Caribbean champions, have announced the incorporation of the experienced Venezuelan infielder Alcides Escobar as a reinforcement for the crucial stage of the tournament, according to the club’s general manager, Carlos Peña. Peña highlighted the importance of Escobar’s arrival, emphasizing his ability to strengthen both athletic performance and leadership within the team.During the fall-winter season 2025-26, Escobar played with the Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, where he demonstrated a solid offensive performance, with a .316 average, a .792 OPS, 2 home runs, 26 RBIs, 13 doubles and 24 runs scored in 43 games. The versatile player, capable of covering third base, shortstop, and second base, has a distinguished career in the Major Leagues, having played 13 seasons between 2008 and 2019. Escobar was a key player in the 2015 World Series victory with the Kansas City Royals. That same year, he participated in the All-Star Game and was awarded the Gold Glove. Subsequently, he played with the Washington Nationals in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. In his MLB career, he accumulated a .258 average, with 45 home runs, 478 RBIs, 178 stolen bases, 249 doubles, 58 triples, and 670 runs scored in 1,552 games. Currently, the Leones del Escogido lead the Round Robin with a 7-3 record, tied with the Toros del Este and with a two-game lead over the Águilas Cibaeñas. This Wednesday they will face the Gigantes del Cibao (1-9) starting at 7:15 pm at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium.Escobar brings us leadership, experience, and knowledge of the game at the highest level. His presence on the field and in the clubhouse elevates the group at a key moment. We trust that his veteran status will be an important factor in the remainder of the tournament.
Carlos Peña, General Manager Leones del Escogido
