Jacob Otto Esch (born March 27, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres.
[3] The Florida Marlins selected Esch in the 11th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft as a pitcher.
In 15 total games (13 starts), he registered a cumulative 1–9 record and 4.62 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 85+2⁄3 innings pitched.
[12] Born in the United States, Esch is of English descent through his mother with roots in St Austell, Cornwall.