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2008 SEASON: Started four of 22 games played as a freshman... batted .333 with seven hits and three RBI... earned first collegiate hit at Sacramento State (2/26)... went 2-for-3 versus Portland (4/27)... had a hit, a run scored, and two RBI against San Diego (5/10).
PREP CAREER: Played two years of Varsity baseball at Saint Mary's High School... earned Pitcher of the Year award in 2006 and First Team All-League accolades in 2007... also played three years of Varsity Soccer, earning All-League merits in 2005... earned Scholar Athlete Awards in 2006 and 2007.
PERSONAL: Born on December 27, 1988 in Stockton, CA... son of Gary and Cindy Escobar... nickname is Esco... goal for the season is to do anything to help the team succeed... chose USF for the coaches, the players, and the city... thinks the best thing about being a student-athlete is the respect from others... likes the city life in San Francisco... would like to be Hank Aaron for a day... best advice he's ever been given is to never let anything interfere with your dreams... most impressive person he's met is his mother... would like to become a firefighter after graduation... favorite sports hero is Ozzy Smith... favorite movie is Backdraft... favorite book is A Child Called It... favorite musical artist is Unearth... favorite food is Chinese... hobbies include playing the drums and hanging out with friends... major is undeclared.
GIARRATANO ON ESCOBAR: "Chris has really developed as a baseball player. As a utility player, he can play almost every position on the field and will be a valuable designated hitter for us this year."
































