J.C. Escarra
Position: Catcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
Born: 1995-04-24, Hialeah, USA
Age: 31
Height/Weight: 6' 2" / 220 lbs
MLB Debut: 2025-03-29
College: Mater Academy Charter School (FL)
Draft: 2013 (Round 32, Pick #956)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
J.C. Escarra is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on April 24, 1995 in Hialeah, USA, he bats left and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Mater Academy Charter School (FL) and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2013 (Round 32, Pick #956).
J.C. Escarra made his Major League Baseball debut on March 29, 2025. Over 2 MLB seasons, he played in 72 games, amassing 33 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 RBIs along with 1 stolen bases. His career accolades include honors such as INT Player of the Week, ALPB Player of the Month, NYP Mid-Season All-Star. Today, J.C. Escarra remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 85 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .188 | .239 | .510 |
| Career Regular Season | 169 | 13 | 33 | 2 | 18 | 1 | .195 | .267 | .569 |
Career Statistics
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 32 PA: 92 AB: 85 R: 8 H: 16 2B: 5 3B: 1 HR: 0 RBI: 7 SB: 0 CS: 0 BB: 6 SO: 18 BA: .188 OBP: .239 SLG: .271 OPS: .510
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League G: 40 PA: 98 AB: 84 R: 5 H: 17 2B: 5 3B: 0 HR: 2 RBI: 11 SB: 1 CS: 0 BB: 11 SO: 14 BA: .202 OBP: .296 SLG: .333 OPS: .629
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Yankees | American League | 32 | 92 | 85 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | .188 | .239 | .271 | .510 | |
| 2025 | New York Yankees | American League | 40 | 98 | 84 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 14 | .202 | .296 | .333 | .629 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
3 Total AwardsINT Player of the Week
Sep 8, 2024ALPB Player of the Month
May 31, 2023NYP Mid-Season All-Star
Aug 14, 2018📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated C J.C. Escarra.
New York Yankees optioned C J.C. Escarra to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled C J.C. Escarra from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned C J.C. Escarra to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled C J.C. Escarra from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned C J.C. Escarra to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
C J.C. Escarra changed number to 25.
C J.C. Escarra changed number to 42.
