J.C. Escarra reveals who will receive the baseball from his first MLB hit with Yankees

J.C. Escarra had a solid performance as the New York Yankees‘ starter, proving against the Diamondbacks that he’s more than ready to take on one of the most demanding roles on a team—the catcher position. Additionally, Escarra recorded his first career hit and dedicated it to a close family member.

Following the Yankees’ victory over the Diamondbacks, Escarra shared that the recipient of the baseball would be his father, saying, “Long-time Yankee fan, lived in Yonkers 15 years, been through a lot. He deserves that ball and he’s gonna be happy.” Reflecting on his first hit, he admitted, “I don’t know if everyone saw it, I got a little bit too excited at second base.”

While Escarra excelled behind home plate, his offensive production was modest, with a .167 batting average and .167 OBP. Nonetheless, his first hit of the season came in the bottom of the 7th inning, though it didn’t result in a run.

J.C. Escarra is currently enjoying a $760,000 contract with the Yankees, marking his first professional MLB deal. His first two games in pinstripes have been incredibly significant—not just as a player but for what they mean to his personal finances as well.

Escarra made it clear how much the Yankees mean to him

Beyond expressing his happiness and dedicating his first career hit baseball to his father, Escarra emphasized his loyalty to the Yankees, stating, “There’s no team I’d rather play for than the Yankees.” He also shared how he’s been waiting his entire life for the chance to play in the majors, saying:

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“Amazing, amazing, I’ve been waiting for this my whole life, it’s a dream come true to be here. And look at this crowd, thousands on a Thursday. There’s no other team I’d rather play for than the Yankees. Thank you everybody for the support—you know, I’m living my dream.”