Robert Ellis

Born: 12/15/1970 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-12 | Final Game: 2003-08-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Robert Randolph Ellis

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Biography

Robert Ellis, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2003. Known for his powerful right arm, Ellis played in a competitive era that saw significant advancements in pitching techniques and athlete conditioning. He made his debut with the aim of carving out a niche in Major League Baseball, ultimately finishing his career with a record of 7-7. Throughout his time in the league, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.03, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound. Over the course of his career, Ellis accumulated 54 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not register any saves. His tenure in the league was marked by the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by a significant offensive surge and the emergence of several new pitching strategies. While Ellis may not have achieved the accolades of some contemporaries, his contributions as a pitcher during this dynamic era of the game remain a notable part of his legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	7	29	21	0	0	0	118.0	138	79	20	48	54	6.03	0

Career ERA 6.03 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 36.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1996	LAA	AL	0	0	3	0	5.0	0	0	4	5	0.00	—	-
2001	AZ	NL	6	5	19	17	92.0	106	59	34	41	5.77	4.42 (-31%)	-
2002	LAD	NL	0	1	3	0	2.7	6	3	0	0	10.12	—	-
2003	TEX	AL	1	1	4	4	18.3	26	17	10	8	8.35	4.40 (-90%)	-2080.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	26	2	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	12	0.154	0.185	0.154	0.339	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OBP .185 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 63.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.339 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1996	LAA	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	AZ	NL	19	26	2	4	1	1	12	0.154	—	—	—	—
2002	LAD	NL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	TEX	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—