US EditionOnce a ride-share driver, J.C. Escarra takes an Uber to Yankee Stadium for his first game in MLB
- J.C. Escarra went viral after calling his mother to share the news of making the New York Yankees, leading her to cry with joy.
- Escarra faced challenges in his baseball career, including a brief stint as a ride-share driver before joining the Yankees.
- Despite not having played a major league game yet, he aims to inspire others with his story of perseverance.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone informed Escarra about making the team in a heartfelt moment, saying, 'Nah, you’re going to the big leagues.
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JC Escarra: I was 'one more no' away from quitting baseball
J.C. Escarra went viral earlier this week for the phone call with his mom telling her his big-league dreams came true. He joins TODAY with his mom, Marinelys, to talk about his journey to becoming a member of the New York Yankees, which included stints as an Uber driver and substitute teacher. He says he was "one more no" away from walking away from the sport.
Nestor Cortes reflects on trade, decades-long friendship with J.C. Escarra before facing Yankees with Brewers
Nestor Cortes experienced a surreal moment on Opening Day. Now a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, Cortes realized he didn’t know how to get to the visitors clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, which he called home for parts of five MLB seasons, including each of the last four. His confusion was understandable, considering Thursday marked Cortes’ first time back at the stadium since the Yankees traded him to Milwaukee less than four months ago. “Once we …
Once a ride-share driver, Hialeah native J.C. Escarra takes an Uber to Yankee Stadium for his first game in MLB - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver. When it was time to head from his midtown Manhattan hotel to Yankee Stadium on Thursday for his possible major league debut, the 29-year-old catcher and infielder called for a car. “It was pretty cool. Got down there and there was an Uber Black luxury waiting for me. Felt pretty special,” he said. “I’ve never taken an U…
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