Nick Esasky

Nicholas Andrew Esasky (born February 24, 1960) is an American former professional baseball corner infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1983 to 1990, primarily with the Cincinnati Reds.

Biography Esasky attended high school in Carol City, Florida, He then had a professional career spanning 1978 to 1992.

Esasky made his major-league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 1983 and remained with the team through 1988, playing as a third baseman, first baseman, left fielder and designated hitter.

In December 1988, Esasky was traded to the Boston Red Sox along with relief pitcher Rob Murphy for first baseman/outfielder Todd Benzinger, pitcher Jeff Sellers, and player to be named later. and signed a three-year contract, reportedly worth $5.7 million, with the Atlanta Braves.

Early in his tenure with the Braves, Esasky was placed on the disabled list and doctors determined he was suffering from vertigo, caused by an inner ear infection. The condition limited him to nine major-league games during the 1990 season, during which he had a .171 batting average. After missing the 1991 season, Esasky played briefly in the minor leagues during 1992, then was released by the Braves in July 1992. He did not play professionally thereafter.

Overall for his major-league career, Esasky appeared in 810 games, compiling a .250 batting average with 122 home runs and 427 RBIs. Defensively, he played 479 games at first base, 230 games at third base, and 98 games in left field. He had a .993 fielding average at first base.927 fielding average at third base, and did not commit an error in the outfield.