Jim Essian

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
Teams
	As player Philadelphia Phillies (1973–1975); Chicago White Sox (1976–1977); Oakland Athletics (1978–1980); Chicago White Sox (1981); Seattle Mariners (1982); Cleveland Indians (1983); Oakland Athletics (1984); As manager Chicago Cubs (1991);

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.

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