Sammy Ellis

Born: 2/11/1941 in Youngstown, OH, USA

Died: 5/13/2016 in Temple Terrace, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-14 | Final Game: 1969-06-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Samuel Joseph Ellis

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Biography

Sammy Ellis was an accomplished professional baseball pitcher, born in 1941. He played in Major League Baseball from 1962 until 1969. During his career, Ellis established himself as a reliable member of the pitching staff, finishing with a record of 63 wins and 58 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15, and a total of 677 strikeouts. His contributions on the mound also included 18 saves, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Ellis was selected as an All-Star during his career, marking a significant achievement amid the competitive landscape of the 1960s, a decade characterized by dominant pitchers and offensive powerhouses. His playing style was characterized by his strong arm and competitive spirit, which resonated with fans and teammates alike. Although his career was relatively brief, ending in 1969, Sammy Ellis left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
63	58	229	140	35	3	18	1004.0	967	463	118	378	677	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 3.50 across their career seasons — 18.7% 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
1962	CIN	NL	2	2	8	4	0	0	0	28.0	29	21	29	27	6.75	3.96 (-71%)	-1924.4
1964	CIN	NL	10	3	52	5	2	0	14	122.3	101	35	28	125	2.57	3.58 (+28%)	4237.7
1965	CIN	NL	22	10	44	39	15	2	2	263.7	222	111	104	183	3.79	3.50 (-8%)	232.5
1966	CIN	NL	12	19	41	36	7	0	0	221.0	226	130	78	154	5.29	3.52 (-50%)	-4613.6
1967	CIN	NL	8	11	32	27	8	1	0	175.7	197	75	67	80	3.84	3.30 (-16%)	-3955.9
1968	LAA	AL	9	10	42	24	3	0	2	164.0	150	72	56	93	3.95	2.98 (-32%)	-
1969	CHW	AL	0	3	10	5	0	0	0	29.3	42	19	16	15	5.83	3.61 (-61%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
231	299	19	31	3	0	0	7	0	18	134	0.104	0.160	0.114	0.274	-1988.8

Career AVG .104 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.

Career OBP .160 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career SLG .114 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.274 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 59.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1962	CIN	NL	8	10	2	2	0	0	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	CIN	NL	52	24	4	2	0	0	4	12	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	CIN	NL	44	96	5	12	2	4	5	44	0.125	.245 (-49%)	.310 (-46%)	.371 (-61%)	.682 (-54%)	-844.4
1966	CIN	NL	43	70	3	8	1	1	4	28	0.114	.248 (-54%)	.309 (-48%)	.376 (-66%)	.685 (-58%)	-654.5
1967	CIN	NL	32	49	2	4	0	2	4	23	0.082	—	—	—	—	-489.8
1968	LAA	AL	42	44	3	2	0	0	0	21	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	CHW	AL	10	6	0	1	0	0	1	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0