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Alcides Escobar is one of those shortstops that is going to feel like more of a “plug in player” than a producer, but the fact of the matter is that he hits atop a strong Kansas City lineup and does have some wheels.
Escobar let his owners down in 2015, taking steps back in the speed and average department – he only hit .257 and stole 17 bases after 2014 saw him hit .285 and swipe 31 bags. He has posted BABIPs of .285, .344, .264, .326, and .286. Naturally those two years over .300 have been his best, but you can see how he’s a strange case. Which Escobar shows up in 2016?
He won’t sneak in any real power for you or get many RBIs, but his range of outcomes should deliver 75-80 runs with 20 stolen bases along with a decent .270 average. He’ll only be 29 this year, but one has to hope his on/off trend continues.
A positive note is that 2015 saw him strike out at the lowest clip he has in his career (11.3%). You won’t be thrilled if he’s your SS1 in a 10 or 12 teamer, but in deeper leagues or as your MI option you should be happy.
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