Was Alcides Escobar Ever An All-Star? The Answer May Surprise You

Alcides Escobar was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in 2009. He started at shortstop for the World team. The All-Star Futures Game is a showcase for some of the top prospects in minor league baseball. The game is played during All-Star Week and features two teams: the U.S. team and the World team. The game is a great opportunity for young players to show off their skills in front of a national audience.

Escobar’s selection to the All-Star Futures Game was a sign of his potential as a young player. He was a highly touted prospect at the time and was considered to be one of the top shortstops in the minor leagues. He had a strong season in 2009, hitting .302 with 16 home runs and 61 RBIs for the Kansas City Royals’ Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.

However, while Escobar was selected to the All-Star Futures Game, he never made the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. He had a long and successful career in the MLB, but he never reached the level of stardom that would have earned him an All-Star selection.