Babe Ellison, baseball player, 1916-1920

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

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

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