Chris Ellis (baseball) explained

Chris Ellis
Team:Long Island Ducks
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:22 September 1992
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:March 31
Debutyear:2019
Debutteam:Kansas City Royals
Statyear:2022 season
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.12
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:25
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Christopher John Ellis (born September 22, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles.

Career

Amateur

Ellis was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 50th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama.[1] He did not sign with the Dodgers and attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to play college baseball. In 2013, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Los Angeles Angels

Ellis was selected by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the third round of the 2014 MLB Draft.[3] [4] He signed and made his professional debut with the rookie-level Orem Owlz where he pitched to a 6.89 earned run average (ERA) in innings pitched.[5] Ellis started 2015 with the High-A Inland Empire 66ers, and after going 4–5 with a 3.88 ERA in 11 games, was promoted to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers, where he finished the season, posting a 7–4 win–loss record and 3.92 ERA in 15 games.[6] [7]

Atlanta Braves

On November 12, 2015, the Angels traded Ellis, Sean Newcomb, Erick Aybar and cash to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Andrelton Simmons and José Briceño.[8] [9] Ellis was assigned to the Double-A Mississippi Braves to start the 2016 season, and promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves in June.[10] [11] Ellis ended 2016 with a combined 12–9 record and 4.49 ERA in 28 total games started between both clubs.[12] After the 2016 season, the Braves assigned Ellis to the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League.

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 1, 2016, the Braves traded Ellis, John Gant, and Luke Dykstra to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for Jaime García.[13] Ellis spent 2017 with both the Double-A Springfield Cardinals and Triple- A Memphis Redbirds, posting a combined 7–12 record with a 5.29 ERA in 30 games (22 starts) between both teams.[14] He returned to Springfield to begin the 2018 season and was promoted to Memphis during the season. In 31 games (21 starts) between the two clubs, Ellis compiled a 10–4 record with a 3.93 ERA.[15]

Kansas City Royals

On December 13, 2018, the Texas Rangers selected Ellis in the 2018 Rule 5 draft and traded him to the Kansas City Royals.[16] Ellis made the Royals' Opening Day roster.[17] He made his major league debut on March 31, 2019, versus the Chicago White Sox, recording one scoreless inning of relief.[18] On April 3, 2019, Ellis was designated for assignment.[19]

St. Louis Cardinals (second stint)

On April 9, 2019, the Royals returned Ellis to the Cardinals organization.[20] In 40 relief appearances for the Triple–A Memphis Redbirds, he compiled a 5–5 record and 7.18 ERA with 82 strikeouts across 79 innings pitched. Ellis did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] He was released by the Cardinals organization on May 27, 2020.[22]

Tampa Bay Rays

On December 16, 2020, Ellis signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization.[23] On August 16, 2021, Ellis's contract was selected by the Rays.[24] In his Rays debut, Ellis pitched 4 scoreless innings, while striking out 7 batters. The following day, August 18, Ellis was designated for assignment by the Rays.[25]

Baltimore Orioles

On August 20, 2021, Ellis was claimed off of waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[26] Ellis posted a 2.49 ERA in six starts for Baltimore, striking out 16 in innings of work. On November 5, Ellis was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and elected free agency.[27]

On March 16, 2022, the Orioles re-signed Ellis on a minor league contract.[28] The Orioles promoted him to the major leagues on April 19.[29] On May 4, Ellis underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery, ending his 2022 season.[30] On October 30, Ellis was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides.[31] However, Ellis elected free agency in lieu of the outright assignment on November 1.[32]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 10, 2024, Ellis signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[33] However, prior to the start of the season on April 25, Ellis' contract was purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[34] In 15 starts for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he struggled to a 2–7 record and 9.09 ERA with 44 strikeouts across innings pitched. Ellis was released by the Diamondbacks organization on July 24.[35]

Long Island Ducks

On August 1, 2024, Ellis signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[36]

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External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Hallman. Wesley. Jag taken in final round of MLB draft. June 20, 2016. Shelby County Reporter. June 8, 2011.
  2. Web site: Chris Ellis - Profile . pointstreak.com . January 9, 2020.
  3. News: Inabinett. Mark. Former Spain Park pitcher goes to Angels in baseball draft. June 20, 2016. Birmingham News. June 6, 2014.
  4. News: Kellenberger. Hugh. Ole Miss' Chris Ellis goes in third round of MLB Draft. June 20, 2016. Clarion Ledger. June 6, 2014.
  5. News: Inabinett. Mark. MLB Draft's in-state picks get their first pro assignments after signing contracts. June 20, 2016. The Birmingham News. July 6, 2014.
  6. News: Glaser. Kyle. 66ers pitcher Chris Ellis no longer holding back, and has stronger numbers to show for it. June 20, 2016. Orange County Register. June 4, 2015.
  7. News: Emrick. Robert. Ellis shines in debut for Travelers. June 20, 2016. MILB.com. June 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117023506/http://m.milb.com/news/article/20150611130121264/ellis_shines_in_double-a_debut_with_travelers. November 17, 2015. bot: unknown.
  8. Web site: Braves deal Andrelton Simmons to Angels for Erick Aybar in SS swap. ESPN.com. November 12, 2015.
  9. News: McCartney. Cory. For prospect Ellis, connection to Braves runs deep. June 20, 2016. Fox Sports. December 21, 2015.
  10. News: Black. Miranda. Ellis, Albies lead M-Braves to victory. June 20, 2016. MILB.com. April 8, 2016.
  11. News: Chris Ellis roughed up in Triple-A debut. June 20, 2016. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. June 18, 2016.
  12. Web site: Chris Ellis Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. November 19, 2016.
  13. Web site: Bowman . Mark . Braves trade for pitcher Jaime García | MLB.com . M.braves.mlb.com . January 20, 2016 . August 27, 2017 . December 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161202101850/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/210045582/braves-trade-for-pitcher-jaime-garcia/ . dead .
  14. Web site: Chris Ellis Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. September 9, 2017.
  15. Web site: Chris Ellis Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball. MiLB.com. October 6, 2018.
  16. Web site: Flanagan . Jeffrey . Royals take Sam McWilliams, Chris Ellis Rule 5 . MLB.com . December 13, 2018 . April 3, 2019.
  17. Web site: Frank Schwindel, Kyle Zimmer on Royals' opening day roster | The Kansas City Star . Kansascity.com . April 3, 2019.
  18. Web site: Kansas City Royals box score 3/31/19 . mlb.com . March 31, 2019.
  19. Web site: Royals Select Homer Bailey, Designate Chris Ellis . April 3, 2019 . mlbtraderumors.com . April 3, 2019.
  20. Web site: Cardinals get former Rule 5 pick Chris Ellis back from Royals. Fox Sports Midwest. Staff Report. April 9, 2019. April 9, 2019.
  21. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. 2023-01-14. mlb.com. en.
  22. Web site: Chris Ellis, Oscar Hernandez Among Cardinals' Minor League Releases. June 22, 2024. mlbtraderumors.com. en.
  23. Web site: Minor MLB Transactions: 12/20/20. December 20, 2020 .
  24. Web site: Rays Select Chris Ellis. August 16, 2021 .
  25. Web site: Rays Designate Chris Ellis for Assignment. August 18, 2021 .
  26. Web site: Orioles Claim Chris Ellis from Rays, DFA Cesar Valdez. August 20, 2021 .
  27. Web site: Chris Ellis: Heads to free agency. November 5, 2021 .
  28. Web site: Orioles Re-Sign Chris Ellis to Minor League Deal . March 16, 2022 .
  29. Web site: Orioles roster moves 4/19/2022 . .
  30. Web site: Orioles' Chris Ellis: Surgery deemed season-ending. 2023-02-01. cbssports.com. May 4, 2022 . en.
  31. Web site: Orioles' Chris Ellis: Activated, outrighted to Triple-A. June 29, 2023. cbssports.com. October 30, 2022 . en.
  32. Web site: Chris Ellis: Elects free agency. June 29, 2023. cbssports.com. November 4, 2022 . en.
  33. Web site: Ducks Sign Big League Arms Ellis and Corcino. April 10, 2024. oursportscentral.com. en.
  34. Web site: 2024 Transactions. April 25, 2024. baseball.pointstreak.com. en.
  35. https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-24
  36. https://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927