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Name Team Age
Lew Escalera Retired (1972, Age 37) Died (2011, Age 77)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 18
(1952)
SS B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Ted Williams League 0 16 years (9 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- A+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
A- A+ A+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
C+ 0 12/1/1934
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
10 11 15
Alt Pos (SS) Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (LF)
(85.3 %) B- (59.6 %) C+ (44.4 %)

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Year League Award
1959NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1960NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1961NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1962NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1963NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1965NLMVP; All Star Starter (SS)
1966NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
1967NLMVP; All Star Starter (SS)
1968NLAll Star Reserve (SS)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1972-11-01Lew Escalera has retired from the New York Irish Brigade
1970-03-26New York Irish Brigade has drafted Lew Escalera #56 overall in the Expansion Draft.
1957-08-10The New York Manhattans have promoted Lew Escalera to the major league team.
1955-10-13The New York Manhattans have sent Roy Wheeler to the minors. The New York Manhattans have sent Lew Escalera to the minors.
1955-10-03The New York Manhattans have promoted Lew Escalera to the major league team. The New York Manhattans have sent Johnnie Walker to the minors. The New York Manhattans have sent Emil Harris to the minors. The New York Manhattans have designated George Kelly for assignment.
1955-07-09A trade has been completed between the New York Manhattans and the Milwaukee Beer Barons. The Milwaukee Beer Barons receive Less Filling Lowe, Ketel One Kindall, Billy "Beam" Taber, Draft Pick - 1957 Round 2 (STL) from the New York Manhattans in exchange for Emil Harris, Luis Hildebrand, Lew Escalera, Draft Pick - 1958 Round 1 (MIL).