Jason Ellison

Born: 4/4/1978 in Quincy, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-05-09 | Final Game: 2008-08-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jason Jerome Ellison

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Biography

Jason Ellison, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2003 to 2008. Over the course of his career, Ellison appeared in 344 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He recorded a total of 139 hits, including 8 home runs and 35 RBIs, while achieving a batting average of .251. Ellison was also known for his speed on the base paths, contributing 22 stolen bases to his career totals. Ellison's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the rise of power hitters and an increased emphasis on athleticism. Although he may not have been one of the most prominent stars of his time, his versatility and agility allowed him to carve out a niche in the game. His contributions on the field reflected the changing dynamics of baseball, where speed and defensive prowess began to gain as much recognition as power hitting. After hanging up his cleats in 2008, Ellison left a lasting impression as a hardworking player who epitomized the dedication and spirit of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
344	554	89	139	24	3	8	35	22	36	88	0.251	0.302	0.348	0.650	-1164.3

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 14.2% 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
2003	SFG	NL	7	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	SFG	NL	13	4	4	2	0	0	1	3	2	0	1	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	SFG	NL	131	352	49	93	18	2	4	24	14	24	44	0.264	.264 (avg)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (-14%)	.749 (-10%)	-678.4
2006	SFG	NL	84	81	14	18	5	1	2	4	2	5	14	0.222	.269 (-17%)	.336 (-19%)	.431 (-11%)	.768 (-15%)	-261.4
2007	SEA	AL	63	46	9	13	0	0	0	0	3	1	12	0.283	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	CIN	NL	37	48	7	9	1	0	1	2	1	5	15	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	TEX	AL	9	13	5	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0