Jim Ellis (baseball)
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James Russell Ellis is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1967 and 1969 for the Chicago Cubs
and St. Louis Cardinals
.
The 6'2", 185 pound Ellis was originally signed by the Cubs as a free-agent in 1963, and he made his big league debut with them on August 11, 1967, at the age of 22. Although he allowed one run, three hits and two walks in the 2 2/3 innings he pitched in his big league debut earning the loss, his first big league at-bat was notable because he hit a double off an opposing pitcher Jim Bunning
, driving in the Cubs only run of the game. Overall, Ellis went 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in eight games (one started) in his first big league season.
On April 23, 1968, Ellis was traded with Ted Savage
to the Los Angeles Dodgers
for Jim Hickman and Phil Regan. On October 21 of that year, he was traded to the Cardinals for Pete Mikkelsen
. He appeared in two games for the Cardinals in 1969, starting one of them. In 5 1/3 innings, he allowed only one run for a 1.69 ERA.
Ellis played his final big league game on July 12, 1969. Overall, he went 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA in 10 major league games.
He was involved in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers
on October 20, 1970. The Cardinals sent Ellis and Carl Taylor to the Brewers for Jerry McNertney
, George Lauzerique
and Jesse Huggins, a minor leaguer. After one season with the Brewers' top farm club, the Evansville Triplets
, Ellis' professional career ended.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
and St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
.
The 6'2", 185 pound Ellis was originally signed by the Cubs as a free-agent in 1963, and he made his big league debut with them on August 11, 1967, at the age of 22. Although he allowed one run, three hits and two walks in the 2 2/3 innings he pitched in his big league debut earning the loss, his first big league at-bat was notable because he hit a double off an opposing pitcher Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning
James Paul David "Jim" Bunning is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and politician.During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1955 to 1971, most notably with the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies. When he retired, he had the second-highest total of career...
, driving in the Cubs only run of the game. Overall, Ellis went 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in eight games (one started) in his first big league season.
On April 23, 1968, Ellis was traded with Ted Savage
Ted Savage
Theodore Edmund Savage, Jr., born as Ephesian Savage on February 21, 1936 in Venice, Illinois, was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1962-1971.-Biography:Ted Savage played for eight teams in a nine-year major league career...
to the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for Jim Hickman and Phil Regan. On October 21 of that year, he was traded to the Cardinals for Pete Mikkelsen
Pete Mikkelsen
Peter James Mikkelsen was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1964 through 1972 for the New York Yankees , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs , St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers . Mikkelsen batted and threw right-handed...
. He appeared in two games for the Cardinals in 1969, starting one of them. In 5 1/3 innings, he allowed only one run for a 1.69 ERA.
Ellis played his final big league game on July 12, 1969. Overall, he went 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA in 10 major league games.
He was involved in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
on October 20, 1970. The Cardinals sent Ellis and Carl Taylor to the Brewers for Jerry McNertney
Jerry McNertney
Gerald Edward McNertney is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He stood 6'1" and weighed 190 pounds in his playing days....
, George Lauzerique
George Lauzerique
George Albert Lauzerique is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for four years from 1967 to 1970 for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.-1967:...
and Jesse Huggins, a minor leaguer. After one season with the Brewers' top farm club, the Evansville Triplets
Evansville Triplets
The Evansville Triplets were a minor league baseball team of the American Association from to . In its last season, Evansville was the Triple-A farm team for the Detroit Tigers...
, Ellis' professional career ended.