Jim Essian
| Jim Essian | |
|---|---|
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: January 2, 1951 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 15, 1973, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1984, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .244 |
| Home runs | 33 |
| Runs batted in | 307 |
| Managerial record | 59–63 |
| Winning % | .484 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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James Sarkis Essian, Jr. (born January 2, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Cleveland Indians.
After his playing career, Essian served as a coach with the Chicago Cubs organization in 1986. After managing in the minor leagues, he became the Cubs manager in 1991. Essian was inducted into the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.