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** Had won more games (85) than any other pitcher in California League history. | ** Had won more games (85) than any other pitcher in California League history. | ||
** Was the co-holder of most seasons in the California League with 6. | ** Was the co-holder of most seasons in the California League with 6. | ||
- | ** Was the co-holder of most games won in a season in the California League with 28. | + | ** Was the co-holder of most games won in a season in the California League with 28 in 1949. |
- | ** Was the co-holder of most games lost in a season in the California League with 20. | + | ** Was the co-holder of most games lost in a season in the California League with 20 in 1950. |
- | ** Was the co-holder of most innings pitched in a season in the California League with 300. | + | ** Was the co-holder of most innings pitched in a season in the California League with 300 in 1949. |
** Held the record for most double plays by a pitcher in a season in the California League with 6. | ** Held the record for most double plays by a pitcher in a season in the California League with 6. | ||
- | ** Held the record for most hits allowed in a season in the California League with 305. | + | ** Held the record for most hits allowed in a season in the California League with 305 in 1950. |
- | ** Held the record for most batsmen faced in a season in the California League with 1,158. | + | ** Held the record for most batsmen faced in a season in the California League with 1,158 in 1949. |
- | ** Held the record for most sacrifice hits allowed in a season in the California League with 26. | + | ** Held the record for most sacrifice hits allowed in a season in the California League with 26 in |
+ | 1951. | ||
== Outside of baseball == | == Outside of baseball == | ||
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* {{cite-newspaper | title=Obituary | newspaper=San Jose Mercury News | month=10 | day=27 | year=2009}} | * {{cite-newspaper | title=Obituary | newspaper=San Jose Mercury News | month=10 | day=27 | year=2009}} | ||
* {{cite-ssdi |ssn=573-07-7268}} | * {{cite-ssdi |ssn=573-07-7268}} | ||
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+ | == Achievements == | ||
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+ | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 13 February 2010
Contents |
Personal
- Resided in San Jose, California in 1951, 1952, and 1953.
- Had three Children as of 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Mexican ancestry.
- Reported being a brewery worker during the off-season in 1952.
Pre-professional career
- Attended California Poly College.
Achivements
- As of 1953, Escalante:
- Had won more games (85) than any other pitcher in California League history.
- Was the co-holder of most seasons in the California League with 6.
- Was the co-holder of most games won in a season in the California League with 28 in 1949.
- Was the co-holder of most games lost in a season in the California League with 20 in 1950.
- Was the co-holder of most innings pitched in a season in the California League with 300 in 1949.
- Held the record for most double plays by a pitcher in a season in the California League with 6.
- Held the record for most hits allowed in a season in the California League with 305 in 1950.
- Held the record for most batsmen faced in a season in the California League with 1,158 in 1949.
- Held the record for most sacrifice hits allowed in a season in the California League with 26 in
1951.
Outside of baseball
- Was a brewery worker during the off-season.
- Was in the U. S. Army for one year.
Sources
- 1951 California League Gold Book (Third Edition).
- 1952 Pioneer League Index.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- "Obituary". San Jose Mercury News, 2009-10-27.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 573-07-7268).
Profile
Achievements
- Led the 1947 California League in wild pitches with
Source
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in San Jose, California in 1954.
Achievements
- Led the 1952 Pioneer League in runs allowed with 142, hits allowed with 283 and earned runs
allowed with 130.
- Tied for the lead in shutouts pitched with 4 in the 1952 Pioneer League.
- Led the 1953 Pioneer League in innings pitched with 265 2/3.
Outside of baseball
- is a brewery worker during the off-season.
Source
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).