March 26

1983 Donruss #291 - Chico Escarrega

On this day in 1982, Chico Escarrega was sold to the Chicago White Sox by the Campeche Pirates of the Mexican League.

Ernesto was a thirty-two year old rookie when he made his MLB debut with the White Sox on April 26, 1982. Chico appeared in thirty-eight games in the 1982 season, including two starts. He earned one save and struck out thirty-three batters.

Escarrega retired before the 1983 season, at the age of thirty-three. His only MLB win came on July 10, 1982 against the Blue Jays in Toronto.



White Sox March 26th birthdays:

1901 - Jim Battle
1991 - Matt Davidson