Earl Escalante/pagetext
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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.
- Was the co-holder of most games lost in a season in the California League with 20.
- Was the co-holder of most innings pitched in a season in the California League with 300.
- 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 batsmen faced in a season in the California League with 1,158.
- Held the record for most sacrifice hits allowed in a season in the California League with 26.
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
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).
