2005 Bowman Sterling Refractors Yunel Escobar #YE BGS 9

This 2005 Bowman Sterling Refractors card features Yunel Escobar, capturing the infielder during the early stages of his professional baseball journey. Known for his steady defense and contact hitting, Escobar established himself as a reliable Major League presence shortly after this card's release.

Card Details

• Year: 2005
• Set: Bowman Sterling Refractors
• Card Number: YE
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 9

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 6
• Population in Higher Grades: 20
• Total Graded Population: 26

Career Highlights

• Played for Industriales in Havana, Cuba in the Cuban Serie Nacional in 2004.
• Played for Danville Braves in the Appalachian League in 2005.
• Played for Mississippi Braves in the Southern League in 2006.
• Selected to the All-Star Futures Game in 2006.
• Named AFL Rising Star and AFL Player of the Week in 2006.
• Played for Richmond Braves in the International League in 2007.
• Played for Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010.
• Played for Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
• Played for Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
• Played for Washington Nationals in Major League Baseball in 2015.
• Played for Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2017.