J.C. Escarra
Season: 2025
2025 Season Stats
AVG
.185
OPS
0.567
HR
1
RBI
8
R
3
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NYY • PH-C
about 2 months ago
That means the Yankees with carry three catchers with Austin Wells and Ben Rice also on the roster. Perhaps Rice will be used mostly as a first baseman in this series, but Escarra has been in the minors for the entire month of September, so this comes as a bit of a surprise.
NYY • PH-C
2 months ago
The 30-year-old backstop joined the Yankees when rosters expanded for September as a third catching option. It’s possible that with Jazz Chisholm dealing with a minor knee injury that they’ll prefer to have an extra infielder join the roster instead on Friday. Stay tuned.
NYY • PH-C
3 months ago
Escarra returns to the majors prior to Sunday’s game against the Astros with versatile utility specialist Amed Rosario landing on the injured list with a shoulder sprain. The 30-year-old backstop provides New York with some additional catching depth with Ben Rice playing regularly between first base and DH.
NYY • PH-C
4 months ago
Escarra was demoted to clear a spot on New York’s active roster for newly acquired outfielder Austin Slater. The 30-year-old rookie has been phenomenal defensively this season, but his roster spot is expendable with Ben Rice capable of handling the backup catching duties behind starter Austin Wells.
NYY • PH-C
5 months ago
Escarra was away from the club for a couple days over the weekend on paternity leave. The Yankees opted to leave him on the active roster and roll with Austin Wells and Ben Rice — who is up to nine appearances at the position already this season — at catcher during his absence. Wells is getting the night off on Monday evening with Rice at first base and batting sixth against legendary righty Max Scherzer.
Source: MLB.com
NYY • PH-C
5 months ago
There isn’t time for New York to get another catcher to Cincinnati in time for Wednesday’s series finale, so they’ll roll with Austin Wells and Ben Rice, if necessary in an emergency, to handle the catching duties. The 30-year-old will likely be put on the paternity list later this week.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY • PH-C
6 months ago
Escarra had gone hitless in his previous three starts over the last two weeks, but he has a solid .244/.352/.400 line through 54 plate appearances. The 7/7 K/BB is especially nice.
NYY • PH-C
7 months ago
The 30-year-old rookie backstop victimized right-hander Chad Green for his 415-foot (105.0 mph EV) solo shot, extending the Yankees’ lead to 5-1 and costing teammate Luke Weaver a shot at a save. Escarra also delivered a run-scoring single in the sixth inning, finishing the night 2-for-4 with two RBI. On the season, he’s now slashing .200/.310/.400 with one homer and three RBI in his limited action.