Batting Records
| Runs | Batsman | Opponents | Venue | Season | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest individual innings | 343* | Percy Perrin | v Derbyshire | Chesterfield | 1904 |
| Most runs in a season for Essex | 2,559 | Graham Gooch | 1984 | ||
| Most runs in a career for Essex | 30,701 | Graham Gooch | 1973 - 1997 | ||
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