John Ellis (baseball)

John Ellis
Ellis in 1970
First baseman / Catcher
Born: (1948-08-21)August 21, 1948
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Died: April 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 73)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 1969, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
October 3, 1981, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Batting average.262
Home runs69
Runs batted in391
Teams

John Charles Ellis (August 21, 1948 – April 5, 2022) was an American professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and catcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1981. He played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Texas Rangers.