Rocky Ellis

Born: 1/26/1911 in Darby, PA, USA

Died: 11/15/1989 in Richmond, VA, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 141 lbs

Full name: Raymond Charles Ellis

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Biography

Rocky Ellis, born in 1911, is an active pitcher whose career continues to evolve in the world of professional baseball. With a record of 24-25, Ellis showcases the resilience and competitiveness essential for success on the mound. His career is marked by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.9 and a total of 189 strikeouts, highlighting his ability to challenge hitters and maintain a presence in the game. Although he has recorded one save, his primary contributions come through his starts and innings pitched, where he demonstrates a blend of skill and determination. Ellis's playing style reflects the evolving nature of baseball in the contemporary era, where pitchers must adapt to the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and strategic gameplay. As he continues his active career, he remains a vital part of his team's pitching rotation, contributing to their overall success while navigating the challenges faced by pitchers in the modern game. With a legacy still in the making, Rocky Ellis stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the sport, proving that even in a competitive landscape, an experienced pitcher can still make a significant impact.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 25 84 48 24 2 1 416.7 460 227 31 126 189 4.90 0

Career ERA 4.90 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1934 PS NN2 9 3 16 15 12 2 0 118.0 96 37 38 47 2.82 4.29 (+34%) 1086.1
1935 PS NN2 7 4 15 12 5 0 0 98.3 108 53 33 41 4.85 4.35 (-12%) -185.0
1936 PS NN2 2 5 15 8 3 0 0 57.3 70 40 14 30 6.28 4.59 (-37%) 594.0
1937 PS NN2 4 5 12 5 3 0 0 53.7 63 28 11 32 4.70 4.34 (-8%) 1263.5
1938 PS NN2 0 4 12 3 0 0 0 41.0 51 23 16 21 5.05 4.35 (-16%) -241.1
1939 PS NN2 1 3 10 3 0 0 0 33.0 48 32 10 14 8.73 4.28 (-104%) -676.9
1940 HG NN2 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 6.3 14 9 2 2 12.79 — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 10 5 2 2 5.00 4.21 (-19%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
108 180 29 29 1 0 1 9 0 13 4 0.161 0.218 0.183 0.401 -495.2

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OBP .218 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career SLG .183 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.401 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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
1928 HIL EAS 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1934 PS NN2 22 57 8 8 1 0 0 2 0 4 2 0.140 .278 (-50%) .340 (-42%) .392 (-60%) .733 (-52%) -495.2
1935 PS NN2 16 36 7 8 0 0 1 4 0 1 1 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1936 PS NN2 19 23 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1937 PS NN2 12 19 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.053 — — — — 0.0
1938 PS NN2 14 12 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1939 PS NN2 17 21 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1940 HG NN2 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1940 PS NN2 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1934 NLC PS 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 2 0 9.7 6 5 5 7 4.66

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1934 NLC PS 0 0 2 2 0 9.7 6 5 5 7 4.66

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 14 8 17 1 2 0
P 84 48 16 97 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1928 HIL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1934 PS OF 4 3 4 0 0 0
1934 PS P 16 15 6 30 1 1
1935 PS P 15 12 1 27 1 2
1936 PS OF 2 1 3 0 0 0
1936 PS P 15 8 3 10 1 0
1937 PS P 12 5 1 8 1 0
1938 PS P 12 3 2 15 1 1
1939 PS OF 6 3 9 0 1 0
1939 PS P 10 3 1 6 0 0
1940 HG P 3 1 2 1 0 0
1940 PS OF 1 1 1 1 1 0
1940 PS P 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 84
Left Field 9
Center Field 1
Right Field 4