PRIOR TO FSC (Ashland, 2022-25)
Career ERA of 4.04 at Ashland, including a 2.05 in the 2025 season...recorded six wins and two saves in his 56 appearances and 84.2 innings pitched...struck out over 100 batters...named Academic All-Conference and All-District...selected as Second Team All-GMAC.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Ochard Lake St. mary's Prep School...Part of two state-championship teams...Named all-district and All-Catholic League...Played three years of varsity baseball.

PERSONAL
Son of Rick and Noelle Essig...has three siblings, Steve, Grant, and Zach...Twin brother Steve was a catcher with his at Ashland...favorite teams include the Cleveland Guardians and THE Ohio State Buckeyes...enjoys golfing and sport photography in his free time...pursuing an MBA.