P Willie 'Rhubarb' Escalera #24
Ft. Wayne Earthquakes (CHS) AR
Age: 20 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Very Good
05/01/2026
 OA: 30 POT: 50
BNN Index | AR | SCORES | STANDINGS | STATS | TEAMS | PLAYERS | TRANSACTIONS | HISTORY
P WILLIE 'RHUBARB' ESCALERA #24 - AGE: 20 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: VERY GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
4 4 2-0 0 2.57 21.0 17 1 3 15 0.95 0.8
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 40 40 50
Movement 40 40 40 50
Control 40 40 40 50
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 55
Changeup 25 50
Sinker 40 55
Splitter 35 50
Cutter 40 50
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 70
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 35
Defense 55
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 20
Sacrifice Bunt: 55
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
04/28/2026 HAV Win, 5-4 X 5.1 3 1 1 1 5 Win
04/22/2026 SM Win, 2-0 X 6.2 4 0 0 0 3 Win
04/15/2026 @ CLK Win, 16-3 X 4.1 6 2 2 1 5
04/09/2026 @ SB Loss, 5-7 X 4.2 4 3 3 1 2
PERSONALITY
Escalera brings his lunchbox to work every day.
Birthday:02/08/2006
Born in:Valencia, CAR
Nationality:Venezuelan
Height:6' 0"
Weight:170 lbs
Local Popularity:Insignificant
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:3 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:-
ABA ROOKIE LEAGUE 2026 PITCHING STATS
Pitching G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG CG% SHO QS QS%
Overall 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15 0 0.0 0 1 25.0
Pitching SVO BS SV% RA GF BR/9 H/9 K/9 BB/9 FIP WHIP FIP- WAR BABIP        
Overall 0 0 0.0 0 0 8.57 7.29 6.43 1.29 3.85 0.95 59 0.8 .267        
Pitching AB H 2B 3B HR R BB K SF SH HP AVG OBP SLG OPS      
vs. LHB 38 11 3 0 1 5 1 8 0 1 0 .289 .308 .447 .755      
vs. RHB 38 6 1 0 0 1 2 7 0 2 0 .158 .200 .184 .384      
ABA ROOKIE LEAGUE 2026 PITCHING SPLITS
Split G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K  
This Week 1 1 1 0 0 1.69 5.1 3 1 1 0 1 5  
Last Week 1 1 1 0 0 0.00 6.2 4 0 0 0 0 3  
April 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15  
Last Year 17 17 9 0 0 3.79 80.2 88 42 34 13 16 85  
2 Years Ago 25 25 6 2 0 3.89 108.2 115 54 47 17 46 90  
Career 65 50 19 3 0 3.55 251.1 252 115 99 38 81 208  
Home 2 2 2 0 0 0.75 12.0 7 1 1 0 1 8  
Road 2 2 0 0 0 5.00 9.0 10 5 5 1 2 7  
Grass 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15  
Night 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15  
As Starter 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15  
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2023 Ft. Wayne - R 17 19 4 2 1 0 2.63 41.0 32 13 12 7 16 18 0 0 1.17 .195 4.22 1.0 228
2024 Ft. Wayne - R 18 25 25 6 2 0 3.89 108.2 115 54 47 17 46 90 0 0 1.48 .311 5.04 2.8 164
2025 Ft. Wayne - R 19 17 17 9 0 0 3.79 80.2 88 42 34 13 16 85 0 0 1.29 .338 5.47 2.3 193
2026 Ft. Wayne - R 20 4 4 2 0 0 2.57 21.0 17 6 6 1 3 15 0 0 0.95 .267 3.85 0.8 254
Total AR 65 50 19 3 0 3.55 251.1 252 115 99 38 81 208 0 0 1.32 .295 4.95 187.2
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
2026 Ft. Wayne - R P 4 4 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 21.0 0.86 0.0 .000
TOTAL P 4 4 2 0 0 2 0 1.000 21.0 0.86 0.0 .000
PLAYER HISTORY
12/29/2022 Signed a minor league contract out of Venezuela with the Charleston Shiners organization.
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (50); Movement: 35 (50); Control: 20 (45).
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (50); Movement: 35 (50); Control: 20 (45).
07/25/2023 Injured (chronic back soreness),out for 5 weeks.
10/04/2023 Wins the 2023 ABA Rookie League World Series with the Ft. Wayne Earthquakes!
10/13/2023 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Shiners organization.
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 25 (55); Movement: 25 (50); Control: 20 (50).
07/09/2024 Was selected to the 2024 ABA Rookie League All-Star Game.
07/17/2024 Injured (sore ankle),day-to-day for 1 day.
08/13/2024 Injured (mild oblique strain),day-to-day for one week.
09/02/2024 Injured (mild hamstring strain),day-to-day for 5 days.
10/09/2024 Wins the 2024 ABA Rookie League World Series with the Ft. Wayne Earthquakes!
10/09/2024 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Sea Dogs organization.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (50); Movement: 25 (45); Control: 30 (55).
06/01/2025 Wins the AR SC Pitcher of the Month Award.
07/08/2025 Was selected to the 2025 ABA Rookie League All-Star Game.
07/16/2025 Injured (chronic back soreness),out for 5-6 weeks.
09/11/2025 Signed a 1-year minor league contract extension with the Charleston Sea Dogs organization.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 35 (45); Control: 35 (50).
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