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Road to the MLB: from ride-share driver to Yankees catcher

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New York YankeesMarch 28, 2025 5:40 pm

Road to the MLB: from ride-share driver to Yankees catcher

A few years ago, J.C. Escarra was driving for Uber. Now, he’s playing for the New York Yankees. NBC New York’s John Chandler reports.

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