Jake Esch

Born: 3/27/1990 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-08-31 | Final Game: 2017-04-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jacob Otto Esch

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Biography

Jake Esch, born in 1990, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 2016 to 2017. Primarily serving as a position player, Esch made his mark in the league over a limited number of appearances. He played in just 4 games, during which he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite his limited offensive production, Esch's journey to the majors highlighted the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact in a highly competitive environment. Esch's time in the big leagues was characterized by the difficulties of establishing oneself amid a roster of seasoned athletes. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his experience reflects the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball. As a player from the modern era, Esch's career serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspire to play at the highest level, often facing short tenures yet leaving lasting impressions on the teams and fans they engage with.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	3	0	0	0	13.0	17	8	4	8	10	5.54	0

Career ERA 5.54 vs. league average 4.27 across their career seasons — 29.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2016	MIA	NL	0	1	3	3	0	0	0	13.0	17	8	6	10	5.54	4.19 (-32%)	-988.5
2017	SDP	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	2	0	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.745 across their career seasons — 46.3% below 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
2016	MIA	NL	3	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SDP	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	3	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	MIA	P	3	3	0	1	0	0
2017	SDN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4