Rafael Escalante
Rafael Augusto (Pereira) Escalante
Born: September 13, 2001
Guacara, VE
Primary Position: Catcher
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Career: 2022-2025
Rafael (Pereira) Escalante compiled a career batting average of .236 with 1 home runs and 18 RBI in his 42-game career with the Pirates and Twins. He began playing during the 2022 season and last took the field during the 2025 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 36 | 121 | 93 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 23 | .226 | .405 | .355 | .760 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 34 | 115 | 90 | 22 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 15 | .256 | .409 | .367 | .775 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Twins | 6 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .308 | .500 | .538 | 1.038 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 42 | 139 | 106 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 27 | .236 | .417 | .377 | .795 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G | PB | SB | CS | CS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 2B | 7 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | .950 | 2.714 | ||||
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 1B | 6 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.000 | 6.667 | ||||
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | C | 5 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.000 | 8.600 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 3B | 20 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 2 | .909 | 1.500 | ||||
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | C | 32 | 235 | 10 | 5 | 1 | .980 | 7.656 | 3 | 29 | 7 | 19.4 |
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 1B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||||
| 2023 | R | FLCL | Pirates | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||||
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Twins | 1B | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 6.500 | ||||
| 2025 | R | FLCL | Twins | C | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 6.000 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Totals | 6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 6.333 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | Florida Complex League | Pirates | PIT | June 7, 2022 | August 19, 2022 |
| 2023 | R | Florida Complex League | Pirates | PIT | June 9, 2023 | August 15, 2023 |
| 2025 | R | Florida Complex League | Twins | MIN | June 23, 2025 | July 7, 2025 |
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