J.C. Escarra said he is dedicating his first MLB hit baseball to his father, Juan Escarra.
Escarra started his first big league game on Thursday, April 3, 2025, catching in the New York Yankees’ 9-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He pulled a changeup into the right-field corner, slid into second base, popped up, and punched the air.
After a minor league career that took detours to Mexico and Puerto Rico and included a release that led to part-time work as an Uber driver and substitute teacher, he got his first big league hit three weeks before his 30th birthday. He said,
“I got a little bit too excited at second base,” “But just enjoying the moment. Close game, big hit.”
J.C. Escarra
Escarra made his big league debut on Saturday, March 26, 2025, against the Milwaukee Brewers.
He struck out as a pinch hitter, moved behind the plate, and popped out.
J.C. popped out, flew out, and grounded out in his first three at-bats against Arizona before doubling in the 7th inning against Jalen Beeks to put runners on second and third in a two-run game.
Baseball Catcher J.C. Escarra Was Raised By His Cuban Parents
J.C. Escarra, 29, was born on April 24, 1995, in Hialeah, Florida, United States, to his father, Juan, and his mother, Marinelys Escarra.
His parents are both from Cuba and immigrated to the United States as children. After moving to the United States, his father stayed in Yonkers, New York, for around 15 years.
Therefore, J.C. and his parents are of Cuban-Amercian ethnicity and hold American nationality.
Juan and Marinelys have always supported J.C. in achieving his baseball dreams.
He shares a close bond with his father, Juan. Following his recent MLB debut, in a video shared by the Yankees, J.C. said he is dedicating his first MLB hit baseball to his father. He added,
“Long-time Yankee fan, lived in Yonkers 15 years, been through a lot. He deserves that ball and he’s gonna be happy”
J.C. Escarra
J.C. also shares a close bond with his mother. On April 24, 2024, Marinelys wished J.C. a happy birthday through her Instagram handle and wrote,
Happy Birthday my lovely son, may your dreams come true ❤️Be true to yourself always, live your dreams, know that we love you and will always be there for you! Love you
Marinelys Escarra
Last weekend, Escarra went viral after appearing in a video posted by the New York Yankees where he told his mother on a phone call that he made it to the team, prompting her to cry.
The official YouTube channel of the New York Yankees posted the video titled, “The moment J.C. Escarra told his mom that he made it to The Show.”
His mother said she cried for days and arrived at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, for the Yankees’ season opener on March 27, 2025, when they secured a 4-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers. When she saw J.C. on the field, she said,
“When he called me, I was not expecting anything,” “Everything was perfect, and the right time,”
Marinelys Escarra
J.C. Escarra’s Brother Michael Escarra Played Baseball For Mater Academy
J.C. Escarra’s brother, Michael Escarra, 28, born in 1997, is a talented outfielder from Hialeah, Florida, known for his string all-around game.
He attended Mater Academy, where he earned Second-Team All-Dade County honors.
As a freshman in 2017, he made an immediate impact, batting .330 with 32 hits and a .404 on-base percentage while starting 26 games.
In his sophomore season, he played in 21 games, contributing key hits, including a double and two RBIs, while maintaining a solid .370 OBP.
Michael’s LinkedIn profile states he has been a full-time registered nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, United States, since December 2019.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- J.C. Escarra tied the knot with Jocelyn Escarra in October 2022.
- The New York Mets selected Escarra in the 32nd round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. Still, he chose to attend Florida International University (FIU), where he played college baseball for the FIU Panthers as a catcher and a first baseman.
- He attended Mater Academy Charter School in Hialeah Gardens.
- J.C. has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of 2025.
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