Rob Ellis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1975)
Rob Ellis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1975 for the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 5 seasons. In 64 career games, he hit .229 with 38 hits and 10 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-06-18
- Last Game
- 1975-05-15
Full name: Robert Walter Ellis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 166 | 16 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 35 | .229 | .297 | .253 | .550 | -449 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career SLG .253 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | ML4 | AL | 36 | 111 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 24 | .198 | .249 (-21%) | .316 (-12%) | .365 (-41%) | .682 (-28%) | -443.7 |
| 1974 | ML4 | AL | 22 | 48 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | .292 | — | — | — | — | -5.8 |
| 1975 | ML4 | AL | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 64 | 166 | 16 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 35 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -449 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 89 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 4 | .191 |
| Away | 27 | 77 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 6 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-05-14 | MIL | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-07 | MIL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-03 | MIL | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-05-01 | MIL | DET | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-23 | MIL | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-19 | MIL | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-10-02 | MIL | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-08 | MIL | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-06-18 | MIL | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1974-06-16 | MIL | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 20 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 21 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1970, 1971 |
Rob Ellis: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 18, 1971 and the final game on May 15, 1975, Rob Ellis built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Milwaukee Brewers. The bio lists Ellis as an outfielder who threw and hit right-handed. Ellis is listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Ellis was born on July 3, 1950, in Grand Rapids, MI, USA. The given name on file is Robert Walter Ellis.
Ellis collected 38 hits in 166 at bats across 64 games, good for a .229 batting average; the totals also include 10 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .297 and .253 give Ellis a career OPS of .550. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Ellis's .229 average sits 10.1% below it. By OPS the gap is 20.5% below league average (.550 against .692). Ellis collected a career-high 22 hits in 1971. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .198 in 1971, did not top the league's .249.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Ellis
- What years did Rob Ellis play?
- Rob Ellis played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1975.
- Was Rob Ellis a pitcher?
- No. Rob Ellis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rob Ellis hit?
- Rob Ellis hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What teams did Rob Ellis play for?
- Rob Ellis played for one team, the Milwaukee Brewers (1971, 1974–1975).
- What were Rob Ellis's career stats?
- In 64 games, Rob Ellis had 38 hits, 10 RBI, and 16 runs, with a .229 batting average.
- What position did Rob Ellis play?
- Rob Ellis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rob Ellis and how much did he weigh?
- Rob Ellis was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Rob Ellis's career batting average?
- Rob Ellis batted .229 over his career, with 38 hits in 166 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rob Ellis have?
- Rob Ellis drove in 10 runs in his career.
- Is Rob Ellis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rob Ellis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.