Babe Ellison
Born: 11/15/1896 in Ola, AR, USA
Died: 8/11/1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1916-09-18 | Final Game: 1920-09-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Herbert Spencer Ellison
Biography
Babe Ellison, born in 1896, was a position player who competed in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1920. Over the course of his career, he played in 135 games, amassing 75 hits, 39 RBIs, and a single home run, while maintaining a batting average of .216. He was also known for his speed on the basepaths, recording 9 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Ellison's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, his resilience and dedication to the sport reflected the spirit of early 20th-century baseball. His journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who shaped the game's history, even if their names have faded from the limelight.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 348 | 32 | 75 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 9 | 30 | 55 | 0.216 | 0.282 | 0.284 | 0.566 | -1045.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | AL | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | DET | AL | 9 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | DET | AL | 7 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.261 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | DET | AL | 56 | 134 | 18 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 0.216 | -405.9 |
| 1920 | DET | AL | 61 | 155 | 11 | 34 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 0.219 | -639.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 47 | 0 | 461 | 27 | 3 | 18 |
| 2B | 28 | 0 | 50 | 78 | 4 | 8 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 18 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | DET | 1B | 9 | 0 | 98 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 1918 | DET | 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | DET | OF | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | DET | 2B | 25 | 0 | 48 | 64 | 4 | 7 |
| 1919 | DET | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | DET | OF | 10 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | DET | 1B | 38 | 0 | 363 | 26 | 1 | 13 |
| 1920 | DET | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | DET | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 47 |
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | AR | 1914, 1915 |