Prospect Watch: Luis Escobar Energized After First Call to MLB
As we await the start of the 2020 MLB season due to Corona Virus concerns, we will take a look at every player on the Pirates roster and outline what they will bring to the table and projections for the 2020 season. I hope this brings some positive reading to the current situation and helps us all as we wait for baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates shuffled through several different pitchers last season both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen. This allowed some of the young prospects in the Minor League system a chance to come up and show what they have got at the Major League level. One of the pitchers awarded that opportunity was Pirates right-hander Luis Escobar. It hasn't always been the easiest road for the 23-year old in his professional baseball journey, but the call brought Escobar new energy as he works to get back to the MLB. His career with the Pirates was almost over as the team designated him for assignment following the 2019 season. However, he clear...