An Uber Driver Just made the New York Yankees

J.C. Escarra’s journey to the New York Yankees is one of the most inspiring stories in baseball today.

Just a few years ago, he was driving Uber and working as a substitute teacher, unsure if he’d ever play professional baseball again. Now, in 2025, he's officially on the Yankees' Opening Day roster as a backup catcher — a testament to hard work, belief, and perseverance.

In this video, we break down: 🔹 Escarra’s minor league grind with the Orioles
🔹 His time away from the game — driving Uber to survive
🔹 How a Yankees scout gave him a second chance
🔹 His incredible Spring Training stats (.333 AVG, .455 OBP)
🔹 Why Aaron Boone and the Yankees trust him
🔹 What role he’ll play on the 2025 Yankees roster

This is one of the most emotional and inspiring baseball stories of the year. Subscribe to Kris and Pat for more powerful MLB stories, prospect deep dives, and baseball analysis every week.

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