Brian Ellington, baseball player, 2015-2017

Brian Ellington

Born: 8/4/1990 in Gainesville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-08-03 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Brian Michael Ellington

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Biography

Brian Ellington, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2017. Known for his strong arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Ellington finished his career with a record of 7-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.65. Over the course of his time in the majors, he recorded a total of 98 strikeouts, showcasing his potential as a reliable option on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, Ellington's contributions as a pitcher were significant during a period when teams increasingly relied on specialized bullpen roles. Ellington's career unfolded during a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was seeing a shift towards power pitching and analytics-driven strategies. His ability to strike out hitters reflected the growing emphasis on swing-and-miss pitching during the mid-2010s. Although his time in the league was relatively brief, Ellington left an impression with his dynamic pitching style and work ethic, demonstrating the potential for further development in his early career. After retiring on October 1, 2017, Ellington's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 4 97 0 0 0 0 102.7 92 53 10 64 98 4.65 0

Career ERA 4.65 vs. league average 4.17 across their career seasons — 11.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2015 MIA NL 2 1 23 0 0 0 0 25.0 17 8 13 18 2.88 3.96 (+27%) -32.7
2016 MIA NL 4 2 32 0 0 0 0 33.0 27 9 16 32 2.45 4.19 (+41%) 463.9
2017 MIA NL 1 1 42 0 0 0 0 44.7 48 36 35 48 7.25 4.36 (-66%) -1624.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
97 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2015 MIA NL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIA NL 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIA NL 42 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 97 0 3 9 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 MIA P 23 0 0 5 0 0
2016 MIA P 32 0 0 2 0 0
2017 MIA P 42 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 97