Mark Ellis

Born: 6/6/1977 in Rapid City, SD, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-09 | Final Game: 2014-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mark William Ellis

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Biography

Mark Ellis was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2014. Born in 1977, he established himself as a reliable infielder known for his defensive prowess and solid offensive contributions. Over the course of his career, Ellis played in 1,435 games, accumulating 1,343 hits and 105 home runs, while driving in 550 runs. His batting average of .262 reflects his consistent ability to get on base and contribute to his team's success. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 82 bases throughout his career. Ellis played during an era marked by a transition in the game, where defense was becoming increasingly valued alongside offensive production. His reputation as a skilled second baseman was bolstered by his ability to turn double plays and his strong arm, making him a key player for several teams, including the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Known for his work ethic and professionalism, Ellis left a lasting legacy in the game, demonstrating the importance of versatility and reliability in the infield. His contributions to his teams, both defensively and offensively, earned him respect among teammates and opponents alike, solidifying his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1435	5117	690	1343	257	25	105	550	82	438	801	0.262	0.327	0.384	0.711	-3583.5

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .384 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — near 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
2002	OAK	AL	98	345	58	94	16	4	6	35	4	44	54	0.272	.261 (+4%)	.331 (+8%)	.416 (-5%)	.747 (+1%)	140.9
2003	OAK	AL	154	553	78	137	31	5	9	52	6	48	94	0.248	.264 (-6%)	.332 (-6%)	.422 (-12%)	.754 (-9%)	-1129.6
2005	OAK	AL	122	434	76	137	21	5	13	52	1	44	51	0.316	.264 (+19%)	.330 (+16%)	.418 (+14%)	.749 (+15%)	1405.2
2006	OAK	AL	124	441	64	110	25	1	11	52	4	40	76	0.249	.269 (-7%)	.336 (-5%)	.431 (-11%)	.768 (-8%)	-784.0
2007	OAK	AL	150	583	84	161	33	3	19	76	9	44	94	0.276	.268 (+3%)	.335 (avg)	.422 (+4%)	.758 (+2%)	281.0
2008	OAK	AL	117	442	55	103	20	3	12	41	14	53	65	0.233	.263 (-12%)	.333 (-4%)	.416 (-10%)	.749 (-7%)	-594.0
2009	OAK	AL	105	377	52	99	23	0	10	61	10	23	54	0.263	.262 (avg)	.332 (-8%)	.417 (-3%)	.750 (-6%)	-516.2
2010	OAK	AL	124	436	45	127	24	0	5	49	7	40	56	0.291	.257 (+13%)	.325 (+10%)	.402 (-5%)	.728 (+1%)	241.7
2011	OAK	AL	62	217	21	47	11	1	1	16	7	8	32	0.217	.255 (-15%)	.320 (-21%)	.399 (-27%)	.719 (-24%)	-958.6
2011	COL	NL	70	263	34	72	13	0	6	25	7	14	43	0.274	.255 (+7%)	.320 (-1%)	.399 (-2%)	.719 (-2%)	-958.6
2012	LAD	NL	110	415	62	107	21	1	7	31	5	40	70	0.258	.254 (+1%)	.318 (+5%)	.405 (-10%)	.724 (-4%)	-159.6
2013	LAD	NL	126	433	46	117	13	2	6	48	4	26	74	0.270	.253 (+7%)	.317 (+2%)	.396 (-11%)	.714 (-6%)	-417.6
2014	STL	NL	73	178	15	32	6	0	0	12	4	14	38	0.180	.251 (-28%)	.313 (-19%)	.386 (-45%)	.700 (-33%)	-1014.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
22	83	8	21	5	1	1	5	8	20	0.253

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2013	NLCS	LAN	6	25	1	6	1	1	0	0	0	4	0.240
2013	NLDS2	LAN	4	15	4	4	2	0	0	1	3	5	0.267
2006	ALDS2	OAK	2	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.286
2003	ALDS2	OAK	5	17	2	2	0	0	0	0	4	7	0.118
2002	ALDS2	OAK	5	19	1	7	2	0	1	4	1	2	0.368

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	3	34	5	0	7
2B	1364	1308	2671	3907	60	903
3B	11	7	7	20	3	1
SS	15	6	9	28	0	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	OAK	2B	85	83	170	232	9	48
2002	OAK	3B	7	7	7	18	2	0
2002	OAK	SS	8	1	3	13	0	4
2003	OAK	2B	153	147	324	455	14	95
2005	OAK	1B	2	0	3	0	0	0
2005	OAK	2B	115	109	203	333	6	82
2005	OAK	SS	7	5	6	15	0	4
2006	OAK	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2006	OAK	2B	123	121	273	357	2	91
2007	OAK	2B	150	149	302	499	5	104
2008	OAK	2B	115	114	228	336	4	88
2009	OAK	2B	105	102	197	285	5	68
2010	OAK	2B	116	113	218	328	3	77
2011	OAK	1B	2	2	15	3	0	2
2011	OAK	2B	59	56	127	189	2	50
2011	COL	2B	64	63	123	194	1	42
2012	LAN	2B	110	100	211	274	3	59
2013	LAN	2B	119	106	225	302	6	78
2013	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2014	SLN	1B	3	1	15	2	0	5
2014	SLN	2B	50	45	70	123	0	21
2014	SLN	3B	3	0	0	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8
Second Base	1364
Third Base	11
Shortstop	15
Designated Hitter	9

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2009	Player of the Week	Week of 2009-08-16

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2014	SLN	NL	$5,250,000
2013	LAN	NL	$5,250,000
2012	LAN	NL	$2,500,000
2011	OAK	AL	$6,000,000
2010	OAK	AL	$5,500,000
2009	OAK	AL	$5,000,000
2008	OAK	AL	$5,000,000
2007	OAK	AL	$3,500,000
2006	OAK	AL	$2,250,000
2005	OAK	AL	$400,000
2004	OAK	AL	$323,500
2003	OAK	AL	$307,500
Total Career Earnings			$41,281,000