Luis Mercedes Escobar Sánchez (September 24, 1953 – February 4, 2005), nicknamed "Escoba" (broom), was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels.

A native of Cariaco, Venezuela, Sánchez was signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent in 1971.

After the emergence of Donnie Moore in 1985, he divided his time in the bullpen as a middle reliever or set-up man.

In a five-year major league career, Sánchez posted a 28–21 record with 216 strikeouts, 27 saves and a 3.75 ERA in 369 innings.

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