The Cuban and current member of the Cuban Professional Baseball Federation (FEPCUBE), JC Escarrais currently living the dream of playing for New York Yankees during the Spring Training 2024.
That is why in an interview with journalist Alfre Álvarez from the media “With the Bases Full”, he gave details of how he felt when he arrived at New York Yankeeshis time in winter ball and Caribbean Series with Criollos from Cagua (Puerto Rico).
«Many thanks to the Yankees for fearing me here, it is a blessing for the whole family and for me, since I was little I have been a fan of New York, like my dad who lived here«. «I am here to work hard and we will see what will happen here.»Commented the Cuban.
When he mentioned his father, the question quickly arose as to how he took the news when he found out that he would play for New York. Escarra I don’t hesitate to answer that it was very exciting for both of us. «My father received the news with pride, he left Cuba very young and came to New York and lived there for a few years.«.
On the other hand, he also mentioned with a laugh that part of his family supports his rivals. “He is from New York Yankeesbut the other brothers are Mets fans, so look at that.”
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JC Escarra prior to his landing at the New York Yankees
On the other hand, the Cuban catcher played until 2022 in the minor leagues with Kansas City MonarchsDouble A subsidiary of Kansas City Royals. Where he posted a .291/.396/.530 offensive line and a .926 OPS in 234 official shifts. He was the product of 68 hits, 14 doubles, three triples and 12 home runs.
Subsequently, the last teams he defended in 2023 were Leones de Ponce, from the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League and Algodoneros de Guasave, Mexican Pacific League.
This pair of actions led to JC Escarra to play with Criollos de Cagua to represent Puerto Rico in the Miami 2024 Caribbean Series. «Puerto Rico gave me the opportunity to play in winter for the first time, that game against the Dominican Republic in front of 40 thousand people is impressive for me, days later with Venezuela 32 thousand fans, so look at that playing in front of 70 thousand fans is a blessing from God.«, he finished Escarra.
Finally, the Cuban receiver signed with New York Yankees while he was preparing to play the Intercontinental Series in Barranquilla where he was going to represent a team of Cuban baseball players organized by FEPCUBE.
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2024-02-17 22:29:54
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