Kelvim Escobar is a former Venezuelan professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He began his career with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997 and played with them until 2003. He then played for the Los Angeles Angels from 2004 to 2007 and the New York Mets in 2008 and 2009.
Escobar was known for his versatility as a pitcher, as he could pitch both as a starter and a reliever. He had a powerful arm and could throw a fastball that reached up to 97 miles per hour. He also had a good slider and a changeup that he used to keep batters off balance.
During his career, Escobar had some notable achievements. In 2007, he was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for May after posting a 4-0 record with a 2.08 ERA. He also helped the Angels win the American League West division title in 2004 and 2005.
However, Escobar's career was also plagued by injuries. He missed the entire 2008 season due to a shoulder injury and had to undergo surgery. He also missed significant time in 2009 due to a knee injury.
Despite his injuries, Escobar was able to make a comeback in 2009 and pitched in 29 games for the Mets. However, he struggled with his control and had a 5.64 ERA.
After the 2009 season, Escobar became a free agent and was not signed by any team. He attempted a comeback in 2012 with the Milwaukee Brewers but was released during spring training.
Overall, Escobar had a solid career in MLB, finishing with a record of 101-91 and a 4.15 ERA. He struck out 1,407 batters in 1,590 innings pitched. While injuries may have prevented him from reaching his full potential, he was still able to make a significant impact on the teams he played for.
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