J.C. Escarra has officially joined the New York Yankees after an unexpected journey from working various jobs to making it to the big leagues. At 29, he was named the Yankees' backup catcher following an impressive spring training with a .333 batting average, three home runs, and eight RBIs. Manager Aaron Boone announced the decision in a dramatic fashion, eliciting emotional reactions from Escarra, who has previously played in independent leagues and worked as a substitute teacher and Uber driver. His outstanding catching skills and performance in the Yankees' system led to this breakthrough after being drafted by the Orioles in 2017 and later released. Escarra's story is one of perseverance that resonates within the sports community.