Rube Ellis

Born: 11/17/1885 in Downey, CA, USA

Died: 3/13/1938 in Pico Rivera, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-15 | Final Game: 1912-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: George William Ellis

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Biography

Rube Ellis was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, whose career spanned from 1909 until 1912. Born in 1885, Ellis made a notable impact on the game in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded period. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 555 games, where he accumulated 517 hits, 13 home runs, and 199 RBIs, finishing with a career batting average of .26. His ability to steal bases was also a standout feature of his playing style, as he successfully swiped 58 bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the field. Ellis's contributions to his teams were significant during a time when baseball was evolving, with players increasingly focusing on power hitting and strategic base running. His performance not only reflected his individual talent but also the changing dynamics of the sport. Despite the brevity of his career, which concluded in October 1912, Rube Ellis left a lasting legacy as a skilled player during a pivotal period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
555	1985	279	517	66	30	13	199	58	216	246	0.260	0.336	0.344	0.680	1450.6

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.663 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
1909	STL	NL	149	575	76	154	10	9	3	46	18	54	76	0.268	.244 (+10%)	.306 (+9%)	.312 (+6%)	.618 (+8%)	868.0
1910	STL	NL	142	550	87	142	18	8	4	54	25	62	70	0.258	.249 (+3%)	.317 (+7%)	.326 (+5%)	.644 (+6%)	680.2
1911	STL	NL	155	555	69	139	20	11	2	66	9	66	64	0.250	.266 (-6%)	.336 (-1%)	.356 (-6%)	.693 (-3%)	-341.7
1912	STL	NL	109	305	47	82	18	2	4	33	6	34	36	0.269	.268 (avg)	.335 (+2%)	.358 (+6%)	.694 (+4%)	244.1