Jim Essian
James Sarkis Essian
Born: January 2, 1951
Detroit, MI US
Coaching Career: 1985-2023
Jim Essian compiled a record of 567 wins and 481 losses in his managing career with the Miami Marlins, Winston-Salem Spirits, Pittsfield Cubs, Charlotte Knights, Iowa Cubs, Chicago Cubs, Pueblo Bighorns, Norwich Navigators, Fort Worth Cats and Utica Unicorns. He began managing during the 1985 season and last managed during the 2023 campaign.
 Miami Marlins |
 Winston-Salem Spirits |
 Pittsfield Cubs |
 Charlotte Knights |
 Iowa Cubs |
 Pueblo Bighorns |
 Norwich Navigators |
 Fort Worth Cats |
 Utica Unicorns |
Coaching Record:
| Season | League | Level | Team | G | W | L | W% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | FSL | A | Miami Marlins | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1986 | CL | A | Winston-Salem Spirits | 138 | 82 | 56 | .594 | |
| 1987 | EL | AA | Pittsfield Cubs | 138 | 87 | 51 | .630 | |
| 1988 | EL | AA | Pittsfield Cubs | 138 | 75 | 63 | .543 | |
| 1989 | SL | AA | Charlotte Knights | 143 | 70 | 73 | .490 | |
| 1990 | AA | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 146 | 72 | 74 | .493 | |
| 1991 | NL | Maj | Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1991 | AA | AAA | Iowa Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| 1995 | TTL | Ind | Pueblo Bighorns | 50 | 21 | 29 | .420 | |
| 1996 | EL | AA | Norwich Navigators | 141 | 71 | 70 | .504 | |
| 2013 | UL | Ind | Fort Worth Cats | 79 | 49 | 30 | .620 | |
| 2021 | USL | Ind | Utica Unicorns | 35 | 23 | 12 | .657 | |
| 2023 | USL | Ind | Utica Unicorns | 40 | 17 | 23 | .425 | |
| Totals | 1048 | 567 | 481 | .541 |
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