Jim Ellis

Born: 3/25/1945 in Tulare, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-08-11 | Final Game: 1969-07-12

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Russell Ellis

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Biography

Jim Ellis was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1945, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 until 1969. He played during a transitional period in baseball history, characterized by the rise of power hitting and the increasing specialization of pitchers. Ellis's career, while brief, showcased his potential and the skills he brought to the mound. His professional record stood at 1-1, and he posted an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.86, indicating his effectiveness in limiting runs during his appearances. Over his career, Ellis registered a total of 8 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a pitcher was crucial in the context of the late 1960s, a time when pitching depth was becoming increasingly vital to team success. Despite the limited duration of his career, Ellis remains a part of baseball history, offering insight into the ever-evolving nature of the game during a dynamic period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	10	2	0	0	0	22.0	27	7	1	12	8	2.86	0

Career ERA 2.86 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — 17.5% better 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
1967	CHC	NL	1	1	8	1	0	0	0	16.7	20	6	9	8	3.24	3.30 (+2%)	-
1969	STL	NL	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	5.3	7	1	3	0	1.69	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	5	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.200	0.200	0.400	0.600	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.600 vs. league average 0.678 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1967	CHC	NL	8	5	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	STL	NL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	10	2	2	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	CHN	P	8	1	2	1	0	0
1969	SLN	P	2	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	10