2009 SEASON: Started two of 21 games played asa sophomore... batted .176 (3-for-17) with an RBI... made seasondebut in game one of a double header at University of Texas - SanAntonio, and first start came in game two (2/21)... second startwas at New Mexico State (3/21)... first hit came at SacramentoState (4/14)... went 1-for-1 versus Pepperdine (4/24)... had a hitand an RBI at Portland (5/15).
2008 SEASON: Started four of 22 games played asa freshman... batted .333 with seven hits and three RBI... earnedfirst collegiate hit at Sacramento State (2/26)... went 2-for-3versus Portland (4/27)... had a hit, a run scored, and two RBIagainst San Diego (5/10).
PREP CAREER: Played two years of Varsitybaseball at Saint Mary's High School... earned Pitcher of the Yearaward in 2006 and First Team All-League accolades in 2007... alsoplayed three years of Varsity Soccer, earning All-League merits in2005... earned Scholar Athlete Awards in 2006 and 2007.
PERSONAL: Born on December 27, 1988 inStockton, CA... son of Gary and Cindy Escobar... nickname isEsco... goal for the season is to do anything to help the teamsucceed... chose USF for the coaches, the players, and the city...thinks the best thing about being a student-athlete is the respectfrom others... likes the city life in San Francisco... would liketo be Hank Aaron for a day... best advice he's ever been given isto never let anything interfere with your dreams... most impressiveperson he's met is his mother... would like to become a firefighterafter graduation... favorite sports hero is Ozzy Smith... favoritemovie 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 reallydeveloped as a baseball player. As a utility player, he can playalmost every position on the field and will be a valuabledesignated hitter for us this year."
