2025 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
2
RBI
9
R
5
SB
1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Escarra spent 2022 and 2023 in independent ball, so his ascent to the Yankees' 40-man roster is a bit of a Cinderella story. It remains to be seen where (or if) he fits in New York's plans, but the 29-year-old at least opened some eyes last season, particularly with his performance in Triple-A -- he posted a .930 OPS over 201 plate appearances at that level, collecting 14 doubles, eight homers and 34 RBI across 52 games. Escarra also notched an impressive 27:30 K:BB, and even when he struggled to hit earlier in his career in Baltimore's system, he consistently registered low K rates and solid walk rates. Perhaps most importantly, Escarra logged time at both corner-infield and corner-outfield spots in addition to his primary post behind the plate last year, and that versatility figures to be a key factor in his chance of carving out a role in the majors. Escarra isn't likely to open the season with the big club, but that scenario isn't a complete impossibility given the uncertainty about who will work as the Yankees' backup catcher. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Yankees in March of 2025.
Filling in for resting Wells
Escarra (personal) will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Blue Jays.
Analysis
Though the Yankees never officially placed him on the paternity list, Escarra was away from the club for a few days to observe the birth of his child before he returned to the bench for Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics. Escarra caught the final two innings of that contest and will now pick up his 20th start of the season Monday while top backstop Austin Wells rests.
Though the Yankees never officially placed him on the paternity list, Escarra was away from the club for a few days to observe the birth of his child before he returned to the bench for Sunday's 12-5 win over the Athletics. Escarra caught the final two innings of that contest and will now pick up his 20th start of the season Monday while top backstop Austin Wells rests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+1%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+1%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .697 | 12 | 0 | 1 | .273 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .692 | 73 | 2 | 8 | .213 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .697 | 12 | 0 | 1 | .273 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .692 | 73 | 2 | 8 | .213 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+13%
OPS at Home
2025
+13%
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .744 | 36 | 2 | 7 | .200 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .656 | 49 | 0 | 2 | .238 | ||||
| 2025Home | .744 | 36 | 2 | 7 | .200 | ||||
| 2025Away | .656 | 49 | 0 | 2 | .238 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does J.C. Escarra compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.83BB Rate
11.8%K Rate
14.1%BABIP
.233ISO
.153AVG
.222OBP
.318SLG
.375OPS
.693wOBA
.308Exit Velocity
90.4 mphHard Hit Rate
30.6%Barrels/PA
4.7%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.368Sprint Speed
23.6 ft/secGround Ball %
45.2%Line Drive %
19.4%Fly Ball %
35.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Expected back Sunday
Manager Aaron Boone said that Escarra (personal) is expected to rejoin the Yankees ahead of Sunday's game against the Athletics, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
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Will go on paternity list
Escarra will miss Wednesday's game against the Reds and is expected to be placed on the paternity list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
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Big day against Orioles
Escarra went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Orioles.
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First career three-hit game
Escarra went 3-for-4 with an RBI double and an RBI single during Sunday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
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Picks up steal Friday
Escarra went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, one stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Athletics.
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Role reduction on tap?
Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Ben Rice could get some starts at catcher once Giancarlo Stanton returns from his elbow injuries, reports Jack Curry of YES Network, which will likely result in a reduced role for Escarra.
Analysis
Escarra has operated as the Yankees' No. 2 catcher through the first couple months of 2025 and has a .218/.323/.345 slash line in 65 plate appearances. Rice has taken advantage of Stanton's absence with an .810 OPS through 58 games, so it's no surprise New York will make an effort to keep Rice in the lineup once Stanton is back. Even if Escarra manages to retain his place on the MLB roster, his occasional starts behind the plate could soon become even more infrequent.
Escarra has operated as the Yankees' No. 2 catcher through the first couple months of 2025 and has a .218/.323/.345 slash line in 65 plate appearances. Rice has taken advantage of Stanton's absence with an .810 OPS through 58 games, so it's no surprise New York will make an effort to keep Rice in the lineup once Stanton is back. Even if Escarra manages to retain his place on the MLB roster, his occasional starts behind the plate could soon become even more infrequent.