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    JimEssian

    • Catcher
    • Birthdate
      2/1/1951
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Detroit, United States
    • College
      Arizona State

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .244
    • HR
      33
    • RBI
      207
    • OPS
      .673
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    Biography

    Position Catcher
    Birthdate2/1/1951
    BAT/THRRight/Right
    BirthplaceDetroit, United States
    CollegeArizona State

    Career History

    Oakland              Athletics
    Oakland Athletics1978-1980, 1984-1984 (4 Seasons)
    Cleveland            Indians
    Cleveland Indians1983-1983 (1 Season)
    Seattle              Mariners
    Seattle Mariners1982-1982 (1 Season)
    Chicago              White Sox
    Chicago White Sox1976-1977, 1981-1981 (3 Seasons)
    Philadelphia         Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies1973-1975 (3 Seasons)

    MLB News

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    MLB says Spring Breakout to become tourney in 2027, '28

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    The 2026 ESPN Fantasy Baseball draft guide: Rankings, tips, stats, strategy and more

    The 2026 ESPN Fantasy Baseball draft guide: Rankings, tips, stats, strategy and more

    All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
    Fantasy baseball: Should you avoid drafting players taking part in the WBC?

    Fantasy baseball: Should you avoid drafting players taking part in the WBC?

    Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the history of the WBC and whether or not fantasy managers should be afraid to draft those who participate.
    MLB 2026: Inside New York Mets' makeover -- and what's next

    MLB 2026: Inside New York Mets' makeover -- and what's next

    Saying goodbye to the team's four longest-tenured players was tough. But New York is turning the page.
    How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?

    How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?

    From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic.
    Mets' Grae Kessinger (hamstring) expected to miss 8-12 weeks

    Mets' Grae Kessinger (hamstring) expected to miss 8-12 weeks

    New York Mets reserve infielder Grae Kessinger is expected to miss at least 8 to 12 weeks because of a left hamstring injury.
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