Robert Ellis
Born: 12/15/1970 in Baton Rouge, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-09-12 | Final Game: 2003-08-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Robert Randolph Ellis
Biography
Robert Ellis, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2003. Known for his powerful right arm, Ellis played in a competitive era that saw significant advancements in pitching techniques and athlete conditioning. He made his debut with the aim of carving out a niche in Major League Baseball, ultimately finishing his career with a record of 7-7. Throughout his time in the league, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.03, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound.
Over the course of his career, Ellis accumulated 54 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters at times, although he did not register any saves. His tenure in the league was marked by the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period characterized by a significant offensive surge and the emergence of several new pitching strategies. While Ellis may not have achieved the accolades of some contemporaries, his contributions as a pitcher during this dynamic era of the game remain a notable part of his legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 29 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 138 | 79 | 20 | 48 | 54 | 6.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0.00 | - |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 6 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.0 | 106 | 59 | 34 | 41 | 5.77 | - |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10.12 | - |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8.35 | -2080.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.185 | 0.154 | 0.339 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | AZ | NL | 19 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAD | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ARI | P | 19 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | P | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panola College | Carthage | TX | 1990 |