Rob Ellis, baseball player, 1971-1975

Rob Ellis

Born: 7/3/1950 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-06-18 | Final Game: 1975-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Robert Walter Ellis

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Biography

Rob Ellis was a professional baseball player born in 1950 who played in the Major Leagues from 1971 until his retirement in 1975. Primarily known as a position player, Ellis appeared in a total of 64 games during his career. He recorded 38 hits, achieving a batting average of .229. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 10 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs despite limited opportunities at the plate. Ellis's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the increasing importance of specialized roles. Although his time in the majors was relatively brief, his journey through the sport encapsulated the challenges faced by players in the early 1970s, where competition for roster spots was fierce. After concluding his playing career on May 15, 1975, Ellis remained a part of the baseball community, reflecting the enduring legacy of players who contributed to the fabric of the game, even if their statistical impact was modest.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
64 166 16 38 4 0 0 10 0 16 35 0.229 0.297 0.253 0.550 -479.3

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 20.5% 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
1971 ATL AL 36 111 9 22 2 0 0 6 0 12 24 0.198 .249 (-21%) .316 (-12%) .365 (-41%) .682 (-28%) -473.2
1974 ATL AL 22 48 4 14 2 0 0 4 0 4 11 0.292 — — — — -6.0
1975 ATL AL 6 7 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 20 18 13 23 3 5
OF 31 22 38 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 ML4 3B 19 18 13 23 3 5
1971 ML4 OF 15 13 24 0 1 0
1974 ML4 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1974 ML4 OF 11 8 13 3 0 0
1975 ML4 OF 5 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 20
Left Field 10
Right Field 21
Designated Hitter 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Michigan State University East Lansing MI 1970, 1971