| Ben Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: July 1870 New York City | |
| Died: July 26, 1931 (aged 60–61) Schenectady, New York | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 16, 1896, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 22, 1896, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 4 |
| At bats | 16 |
| Hits | 1 |
| Teams | |
Alfred Benjamin Ellis (July [?], 1870 – July 26, 1931) was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1896 season. He was born in New York City.[1]
Basically a third baseman, Ellis played all infield positions, except first base, and also served as a corner outfielder. In four career games, he collected one hit in 16 career at-bats and received three walks for a .063 batting average and a .211 on-base percentage, respectively. It is unknown which hand he batted and threw with.
In addition, he played or managed in the Minor leagues during eight seasons spanning 1893–1900.[2]
Ellis died in Schenectady, New York, at the age of 61.