Nick Esasky

Born: 2/24/1960 in Hialeah, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-06-19 | Final Game: 1990-04-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Nicholas Andrew Esasky

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Biography

Nick Esasky was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1990. Born in 1960, Esasky played primarily as a position player throughout his career, which spanned nearly a decade. He appeared in a total of 810 games, where he showcased his power at the plate with 677 hits, including 122 home runs, and accumulated 427 runs batted in. Esasky's career batting average stood at .250, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively during a time when baseball was increasingly emphasizing power hitting. Esasky played for several teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, and was known for his consistency and versatility as a player. In addition to his offensive contributions, he also displayed speed on the bases, stealing 18 bases during his career. His journey through Major League Baseball took place during a transformative period in the sport, marked by the transition from traditional playing styles to a more power-centric approach. Although his career was relatively brief, Esasky left an indelible mark on the teams he played for and remains a notable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
810	2703	336	677	120	21	122	427	18	314	712	0.250	0.329	0.446	0.775	4849.9

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.775 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +8.7% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1983	CIN	NL	85	302	41	80	10	5	12	46	6	27	99	0.265	.260 (+2%)	.324 (+1%)	.389 (+16%)	.714 (+9%)	446.7
1984	CIN	NL	113	322	30	62	10	5	10	45	1	52	103	0.193	.259 (-26%)	.322 (-7%)	.384 (-10%)	.707 (-8%)	-495.5
1985	CIN	NL	125	413	61	108	21	0	21	66	3	41	102	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+3%)	.390 (+19%)	.714 (+12%)	900.8
1986	CIN	NL	102	330	35	76	17	2	12	41	0	47	97	0.230	.257 (-11%)	.325 (avg)	.395 (+2%)	.720 (+1%)	69.6
1987	CIN	NL	100	346	48	94	19	2	22	59	0	29	76	0.272	.262 (+3%)	.331 (-1%)	.415 (+27%)	.746 (+15%)	876.5
1988	CIN	NL	122	391	40	95	17	2	15	62	7	48	104	0.243	.254 (-4%)	.317 (+3%)	.377 (+9%)	.695 (+6%)	463.9
1989	BOS	AL	154	564	79	156	26	5	30	108	1	66	117	0.277	.254 (+9%)	.319 (+11%)	.375 (+33%)	.694 (+23%)	2588.0
1990	ATL	NL	9	35	2	6	0	0	0	0	0	4	14	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	478	427	3868	244	27	334
3B	230	210	145	363	40	32
OF	98	95	167	7	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	CIN	3B	84	83	53	133	13	11
1984	CIN	1B	25	19	169	7	0	11
1984	CIN	3B	82	76	51	130	18	8
1985	CIN	1B	12	2	37	3	0	3
1985	CIN	3B	62	51	41	99	8	13
1985	CIN	OF	54	54	91	4	0	0
1986	CIN	1B	70	49	512	30	5	42
1986	CIN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	CIN	OF	42	41	73	3	0	2
1987	CIN	1B	93	92	772	40	5	72
1987	CIN	3B	1	0	0	1	1	0
1987	CIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1988	CIN	1B	116	109	982	52	6	70
1989	BOS	1B	153	147	1317	107	6	129
1989	BOS	OF	1	0	2	0	0	0
1990	ATL	1B	9	9	79	5	5	7

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	479
Third Base	230
Left Field	98

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1989	Player of the Month	August

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	ATL	NL	$2,150,000
1991	ATL	NL	$2,100,000
1990	ATL	NL	$1,350,000
1989	BOS	AL	$570,000
1988	CIN	NL	$460,000
1987	CIN	NL	$305,000
1986	CIN	NL	$272,500
Total Career Earnings			$7,207,500