Phillies Prospect Aroon Escobar Joins BlueClaws from Clearwater

July 8, 2025 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - Aroon Escobar, the #6 prospect in the Phillies system per MLB Pipeline, has joined the BlueClaws from Clearwater. The 20 year old was hitting .285 with 11 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases.

At the time of his promotion, Escobar was 6th in the FSL in average, T1st (with teammate Eduardo Tait) in home runs, 5th in RBIs, 1st in hits (78), and 1st in runs (52). Hit .360 with five home runs and a 1.088 OPS in April, winning Phillies Minor League Player of the Month.

He originally signed with the Phillies in 2022 and played two years in the Dominican Summer League. He made his stateside debut last year, hitting .338 in 24 games with the FCL Phillies, adding three home runs and 17 RBIs.

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